Add 42/36 and 12/70
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 12/70
42/36 + 12/70 is 281/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
42/36 = 42 × 35/36 × 35 = 1470/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
12/70 = 12 × 18/70 × 18 = 216/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/1260 + 216/1260 = 1470 + 216/1260 = 1686/1260 - 1686/1260 simplified gives 281/210
- So, 42/36 + 12/70 = 281/210
In mixed form: 171/210
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