Add 2/5 and 42/36, Solve 2/5 + 1 6/36 as a fraction

Add 2/5 and 42/36

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

2/5 + 42/36 is 47/30.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
2/5 = 2 × 36/5 × 36 = 72/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 210/180 = 72 + 210/180 = 282/180
282/180 simplified gives 47/30
So, 2/5 + 42/36 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30

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