Add 4/10 and 36/42
4/10 + 36/42 is 44/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
4/10 = 4 × 21/10 × 21 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210 - Add the two like fractions:
84/210 + 180/210 = 84 + 180/210 = 264/210 - 264/210 simplified gives 44/35
- So, 4/10 + 36/42 = 44/35
In mixed form: 19/35
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