Add 42/36 and 7/72
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 7/72
42/36 + 7/72 is 91/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
42/36 = 42 × 2/36 × 2 = 84/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72 - Add the two like fractions:
84/72 + 7/72 = 84 + 7/72 = 91/72 - So, 42/36 + 7/72 = 91/72
In mixed form: 119/72
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