Add 42/20 and 15/36
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 15/36
42/20 + 15/36 is 151/60.
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,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
378/180 + 75/180 = 378 + 75/180 = 453/180 - 453/180 simplified gives 151/60
- So, 42/20 + 15/36 = 151/60
In mixed form: 231/60
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