Add 42/36 and 1/10
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 1/10
42/36 + 1/10 is 19/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
1/10 = 1 × 18/10 × 18 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 18/180 = 210 + 18/180 = 228/180 - 228/180 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 42/36 + 1/10 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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