Add 42/5 and 6/36
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 6/36
42/5 + 6/36 is 257/30.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/180 + 30/180 = 1512 + 30/180 = 1542/180 - 1542/180 simplified gives 257/30
- So, 42/5 + 6/36 = 257/30
In mixed form: 817/30
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