Add 42/36 and 50/60
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 50/60
42/36 + 50/60 is 2/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
50/60 = 50 × 3/60 × 3 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 150/180 = 210 + 150/180 = 360/180 - 360/180 simplified gives 2/1
- So, 42/36 + 50/60 = 2/1
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