Add 42/36 and 5/7, Solve 1 6/36 + 5/7 as a fraction

Add 42/36 and 5/7

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 5/7

42/36 + 5/7 is 79/42.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
42/36 = 42 × 7/36 × 7 = 294/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
5/7 = 5 × 36/7 × 36 = 180/252
Add the two like fractions:
294/252 + 180/252 = 294 + 180/252 = 474/252
474/252 simplified gives 79/42
So, 42/36 + 5/7 = 79/42
In mixed form: 137/42

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