Add 36/42 and 6/10
36/42 + 6/10 is 51/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
6/10 = 6 × 21/10 × 21 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
180/210 + 126/210 = 180 + 126/210 = 306/210 - 306/210 simplified gives 51/35
- So, 36/42 + 6/10 = 51/35
In mixed form: 116/35
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