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Add 35/5 and 42/36

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 1 6/36

35/5 + 42/36 is 49/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    35/5 = 35 × 36/5 × 36 = 1260/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/180 + 210/180 = 1260 + 210/180 = 1470/180
  5. 1470/180 simplified gives 49/6
  6. So, 35/5 + 42/36 = 49/6
    In mixed form: 81/6

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