Add 36/10 and 7/42
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 7/42
36/10 + 7/42 is 113/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
36/10 = 36 × 21/10 × 21 = 756/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210 - Add the two like fractions:
756/210 + 35/210 = 756 + 35/210 = 791/210 - 791/210 simplified gives 113/30
- So, 36/10 + 7/42 = 113/30
In mixed form: 323/30
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