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Add 36/42 and 28/49

36/42 + 28/49 is 10/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 49 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    36/42 = 36 × 7/42 × 7 = 252/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    28/49 = 28 × 6/49 × 6 = 168/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/294 + 168/294 = 252 + 168/294 = 420/294
  5. 420/294 simplified gives 10/7
  6. So, 36/42 + 28/49 = 10/7
    In mixed form: 13/7

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