Add 42/36 and 42/30
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 1 12/30
42/36 + 42/30 is 77/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
42/30 = 42 × 6/30 × 6 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 252/180 = 210 + 252/180 = 462/180 - 462/180 simplified gives 77/30
- So, 42/36 + 42/30 = 77/30
In mixed form: 217/30
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