Add 36/42 and 30/32
36/42 + 30/32 is 201/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
36/42 = 36 × 16/42 × 16 = 576/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
30/32 = 30 × 21/32 × 21 = 630/672 - Add the two like fractions:
576/672 + 630/672 = 576 + 630/672 = 1206/672 - 1206/672 simplified gives 201/112
- So, 36/42 + 30/32 = 201/112
In mixed form: 189/112
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