Add 30/36 and 42/5
1st number: 30/36, 2nd number: 8 2/5
30/36 + 42/5 is 277/30.
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,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
42/5 = 42 × 36/5 × 36 = 1512/180 - Add the two like fractions:
150/180 + 1512/180 = 150 + 1512/180 = 1662/180 - 1662/180 simplified gives 277/30
- So, 30/36 + 42/5 = 277/30
In mixed form: 97/30
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