Add 42/28 and 3/36, Solve 1 14/28 + 3/36 as a fraction

Add 42/28 and 3/36

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 3/36

42/28 + 3/36 is 19/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
42/28 = 42 × 9/28 × 9 = 378/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252
Add the two like fractions:
378/252 + 21/252 = 378 + 21/252 = 399/252
399/252 simplified gives 19/12
So, 42/28 + 3/36 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12

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