Add 2/36 and 42/80
2/36 + 42/80 is 209/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
2/36 = 2 × 20/36 × 20 = 40/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
42/80 = 42 × 9/80 × 9 = 378/720 - Add the two like fractions:
40/720 + 378/720 = 40 + 378/720 = 418/720 - 418/720 simplified gives 209/360
- So, 2/36 + 42/80 = 209/360
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