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Add 42/36 and 48/45

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 1 3/45

42/36 + 48/45 is 67/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    48/45 = 48 × 4/45 × 4 = 192/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/180 + 192/180 = 210 + 192/180 = 402/180
  5. 402/180 simplified gives 67/30
  6. So, 42/36 + 48/45 = 67/30
    In mixed form: 27/30

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