Add 4/42 and 30/36
4/42 + 30/36 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
4/42 = 4 × 6/42 × 6 = 24/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
30/36 = 30 × 7/36 × 7 = 210/252 - Add the two like fractions:
24/252 + 210/252 = 24 + 210/252 = 234/252 - 234/252 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 4/42 + 30/36 = 13/14
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