Add 36/42 and 6/5
1st number: 36/42, 2nd number: 1 1/5
36/42 + 6/5 is 72/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
6/5 = 6 × 42/5 × 42 = 252/210 - Add the two like fractions:
180/210 + 252/210 = 180 + 252/210 = 432/210 - 432/210 simplified gives 72/35
- So, 36/42 + 6/5 = 72/35
In mixed form: 22/35
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