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Add 12/36 and 42/5

1st number: 12/36, 2nd number: 8 2/5

12/36 + 42/5 is 131/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    42/5 = 42 × 36/5 × 36 = 1512/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/180 + 1512/180 = 60 + 1512/180 = 1572/180
  5. 1572/180 simplified gives 131/15
  6. So, 12/36 + 42/5 = 131/15
    In mixed form: 811/15

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