Add 42/36 and 21/60
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 21/60
42/36 + 21/60 is 91/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
21/60 = 21 × 3/60 × 3 = 63/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 63/180 = 210 + 63/180 = 273/180 - 273/180 simplified gives 91/60
- So, 42/36 + 21/60 = 91/60
In mixed form: 131/60
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