Add 42/8 and 1/36
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 1/36
42/8 + 1/36 is 95/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
42/8 = 42 × 9/8 × 9 = 378/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
1/36 = 1 × 2/36 × 2 = 2/72 - Add the two like fractions:
378/72 + 2/72 = 378 + 2/72 = 380/72 - 380/72 simplified gives 95/18
- So, 42/8 + 1/36 = 95/18
In mixed form: 55/18
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