Add 3/36 and 42/10
1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 4 2/10
3/36 + 42/10 is 257/60.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
42/10 = 42 × 18/10 × 18 = 756/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 756/180 = 15 + 756/180 = 771/180 - 771/180 simplified gives 257/60
- So, 3/36 + 42/10 = 257/60
In mixed form: 417/60
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