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Add 42/5 and 36/6

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 6 0/6

42/5 + 36/6 is 72/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    42/5 = 42 × 6/5 × 6 = 252/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    36/6 = 36 × 5/6 × 5 = 180/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/30 + 180/30 = 252 + 180/30 = 432/30
  5. 432/30 simplified gives 72/5
  6. So, 42/5 + 36/6 = 72/5
    In mixed form: 142/5

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