Add 4/10 and 42/36
1st number: 4/10, 2nd number: 1 6/36
4/10 + 42/36 is 47/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
4/10 = 4 × 18/10 × 18 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 210/180 = 72 + 210/180 = 282/180 - 282/180 simplified gives 47/30
- So, 4/10 + 42/36 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30
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