Add 42/10 and 84/36
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 2 12/36
42/10 + 84/36 is 98/15.
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,
84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180 - Add the two like fractions:
756/180 + 420/180 = 756 + 420/180 = 1176/180 - 1176/180 simplified gives 98/15
- So, 42/10 + 84/36 = 98/15
In mixed form: 68/15
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