Add 4/36 and 2/42
4/36 + 2/42 is 10/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 42 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
4/36 = 4 × 7/36 × 7 = 28/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
2/42 = 2 × 6/42 × 6 = 12/252 - Add the two like fractions:
28/252 + 12/252 = 28 + 12/252 = 40/252 - 40/252 simplified gives 10/63
- So, 4/36 + 2/42 = 10/63
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