Add 36/42 and 8/30
36/42 + 8/30 is 118/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 30 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 30 × 7 = 210,
8/30 = 8 × 7/30 × 7 = 56/210 - Add the two like fractions:
180/210 + 56/210 = 180 + 56/210 = 236/210 - 236/210 simplified gives 118/105
- So, 36/42 + 8/30 = 118/105
In mixed form: 113/105
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