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Add 42/36 and 30/7

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 4 2/7

42/36 + 30/7 is 229/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 7 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    42/36 = 42 × 7/36 × 7 = 294/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    30/7 = 30 × 36/7 × 36 = 1080/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/252 + 1080/252 = 294 + 1080/252 = 1374/252
  5. 1374/252 simplified gives 229/42
  6. So, 42/36 + 30/7 = 229/42
    In mixed form: 519/42

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