Add 36/30 and 16/42
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 16/42
36/30 + 16/42 is 166/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
36/30 = 36 × 7/30 × 7 = 252/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210 - Add the two like fractions:
252/210 + 80/210 = 252 + 80/210 = 332/210 - 332/210 simplified gives 166/105
- So, 36/30 + 16/42 = 166/105
In mixed form: 161/105
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