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Add 1/5 and 42/36

1st number: 1/5, 2nd number: 1 6/36

1/5 + 42/36 is 41/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    1/5 = 1 × 36/5 × 36 = 36/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/180 + 210/180 = 36 + 210/180 = 246/180
  5. 246/180 simplified gives 41/30
  6. So, 1/5 + 42/36 = 41/30
    In mixed form: 111/30

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