Add 42/36 and 32/5
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 6 2/5
42/36 + 32/5 is 227/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 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 5 × 36 = 180,
32/5 = 32 × 36/5 × 36 = 1152/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 1152/180 = 210 + 1152/180 = 1362/180 - 1362/180 simplified gives 227/30
- So, 42/36 + 32/5 = 227/30
In mixed form: 717/30
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