Add 42/30 and 72/36
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 2 0/36
42/30 + 72/36 is 17/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
42/30 = 42 × 6/30 × 6 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 360/180 = 252 + 360/180 = 612/180 - 612/180 simplified gives 17/5
- So, 42/30 + 72/36 = 17/5
In mixed form: 32/5
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