Add 21/36 and 42/5
1st number: 21/36, 2nd number: 8 2/5
21/36 + 42/5 is 539/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
42/5 = 42 × 36/5 × 36 = 1512/180 - Add the two like fractions:
105/180 + 1512/180 = 105 + 1512/180 = 1617/180 - 1617/180 simplified gives 539/60
- So, 21/36 + 42/5 = 539/60
In mixed form: 859/60
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