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Add 42/9 and 20/36

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 20/36

42/9 + 20/36 is 47/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    42/9 = 42 × 4/9 × 4 = 168/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    20/36 = 20 × 1/36 × 1 = 20/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/36 + 20/36 = 168 + 20/36 = 188/36
  5. 188/36 simplified gives 47/9
  6. So, 42/9 + 20/36 = 47/9
    In mixed form: 52/9

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