Add 42/36 and 3/45
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 3/45
42/36 + 3/45 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 12/180 = 210 + 12/180 = 222/180 - 222/180 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 42/36 + 3/45 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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