Add 42/20 and 12/36
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 12/36
42/20 + 12/36 is 73/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
42/20 = 42 × 9/20 × 9 = 378/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
378/180 + 60/180 = 378 + 60/180 = 438/180 - 438/180 simplified gives 73/30
- So, 42/20 + 12/36 = 73/30
In mixed form: 213/30
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