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Add 42/5 and 20/36

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 20/36

42/5 + 20/36 is 403/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    42/5 = 42 × 36/5 × 36 = 1512/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/180 + 100/180 = 1512 + 100/180 = 1612/180
  5. 1612/180 simplified gives 403/45
  6. So, 42/5 + 20/36 = 403/45
    In mixed form: 843/45

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