Add 4/36 and 6/42
4/36 + 6/42 is 16/63.
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,
6/42 = 6 × 6/42 × 6 = 36/252 - Add the two like fractions:
28/252 + 36/252 = 28 + 36/252 = 64/252 - 64/252 simplified gives 16/63
- So, 4/36 + 6/42 = 16/63
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