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Add 42/2 and 30/36

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 30/36

42/2 + 30/36 is 131/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
    42/2 = 42 × 18/2 × 18 = 756/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    30/36 = 30 × 1/36 × 1 = 30/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/36 + 30/36 = 756 + 30/36 = 786/36
  5. 786/36 simplified gives 131/6
  6. So, 42/2 + 30/36 = 131/6
    In mixed form: 215/6

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