Add 12/36 and 42/10
1st number: 12/36, 2nd number: 4 2/10
12/36 + 42/10 is 68/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
42/10 = 42 × 18/10 × 18 = 756/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 756/180 = 60 + 756/180 = 816/180 - 816/180 simplified gives 68/15
- So, 12/36 + 42/10 = 68/15
In mixed form: 48/15
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