Add 42/5 and 15/36
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 15/36
42/5 + 15/36 is 529/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
42/5 = 42 × 36/5 × 36 = 1512/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/180 + 75/180 = 1512 + 75/180 = 1587/180 - 1587/180 simplified gives 529/60
- So, 42/5 + 15/36 = 529/60
In mixed form: 849/60
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