Add 49/5 and 42/36
1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 1 6/36
49/5 + 42/36 is 329/30.
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,
49/5 = 49 × 36/5 × 36 = 1764/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1764/180 + 210/180 = 1764 + 210/180 = 1974/180 - 1974/180 simplified gives 329/30
- So, 49/5 + 42/36 = 329/30
In mixed form: 1029/30
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