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Add 42/36 and 18/15

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 1 3/15

42/36 + 18/15 is 71/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 15 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    18/15 = 18 × 12/15 × 12 = 216/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/180 + 216/180 = 210 + 216/180 = 426/180
  5. 426/180 simplified gives 71/30
  6. So, 42/36 + 18/15 = 71/30
    In mixed form: 211/30

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