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Add 42/36 and 7/20

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 7/20

42/36 + 7/20 is 91/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    7/20 = 7 × 9/20 × 9 = 63/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/180 + 63/180 = 210 + 63/180 = 273/180
  5. 273/180 simplified gives 91/60
  6. So, 42/36 + 7/20 = 91/60
    In mixed form: 131/60

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