Add 42/36 and 42/20
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 2 2/20
42/36 + 42/20 is 49/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
42/20 = 42 × 9/20 × 9 = 378/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 378/180 = 210 + 378/180 = 588/180 - 588/180 simplified gives 49/15
- So, 42/36 + 42/20 = 49/15
In mixed form: 34/15
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