Add 36/30 and 21/42
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 21/42
36/30 + 21/42 is 17/10.
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,
21/42 = 21 × 5/42 × 5 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
252/210 + 105/210 = 252 + 105/210 = 357/210 - 357/210 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 36/30 + 21/42 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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