Add 42/10 and 72/36
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 2 0/36
42/10 + 72/36 is 31/5.
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,
42/10 = 42 × 18/10 × 18 = 756/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Add the two like fractions:
756/180 + 360/180 = 756 + 360/180 = 1116/180 - 1116/180 simplified gives 31/5
- So, 42/10 + 72/36 = 31/5
In mixed form: 61/5
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