Add 36/5 and 9/42
1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 9/42
36/5 + 9/42 is 519/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
36/5 = 36 × 42/5 × 42 = 1512/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
9/42 = 9 × 5/42 × 5 = 45/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/210 + 45/210 = 1512 + 45/210 = 1557/210 - 1557/210 simplified gives 519/70
- So, 36/5 + 9/42 = 519/70
In mixed form: 729/70
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