Add 42/36 and 70/5
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 14 0/5
42/36 + 70/5 is 91/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 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 5 × 36 = 180,
70/5 = 70 × 36/5 × 36 = 2520/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 2520/180 = 210 + 2520/180 = 2730/180 - 2730/180 simplified gives 91/6
- So, 42/36 + 70/5 = 91/6
In mixed form: 151/6
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