Add 42/36 and 27/6, Solve 1 6/36 + 4 3/6 as a fraction

Add 42/36 and 27/6

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

42/36 + 27/6 is 17/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 6 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 6 × 6 = 36,
27/6 = 27 × 6/6 × 6 = 162/36
Add the two like fractions:
42/36 + 162/36 = 42 + 162/36 = 204/36
204/36 simplified gives 17/3
So, 42/36 + 27/6 = 17/3
In mixed form: 52/3

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