Add 36/42 and 8/10, Solve 36/42 + 8/10 as a fraction

Add 36/42 and 8/10

36/42 + 8/10 is 58/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 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 10 × 21 = 210,
8/10 = 8 × 21/10 × 21 = 168/210
Add the two like fractions:
180/210 + 168/210 = 180 + 168/210 = 348/210
348/210 simplified gives 58/35
So, 36/42 + 8/10 = 58/35
In mixed form: 123/35

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