Add 42/36 and 1/4
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 1/4
42/36 + 1/4 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
1/4 = 1 × 9/4 × 9 = 9/36 - Add the two like fractions:
42/36 + 9/36 = 42 + 9/36 = 51/36 - 51/36 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 42/36 + 1/4 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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