Add 36/42 and 7/30
36/42 + 7/30 is 229/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 30 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 30 × 7 = 210,
7/30 = 7 × 7/30 × 7 = 49/210 - Add the two like fractions:
180/210 + 49/210 = 180 + 49/210 = 229/210 - So, 36/42 + 7/30 = 229/210
In mixed form: 119/210
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