Add 36/72 and 16/42
36/72 + 16/42 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 42 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
36/72 = 36 × 7/72 × 7 = 252/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
16/42 = 16 × 12/42 × 12 = 192/504 - Add the two like fractions:
252/504 + 192/504 = 252 + 192/504 = 444/504 - 444/504 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 36/72 + 16/42 = 37/42
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