Add 5/30 and 42/36
1st number: 5/30, 2nd number: 1 6/36
5/30 + 42/36 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
5/30 = 5 × 6/30 × 6 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 210/180 = 30 + 210/180 = 240/180 - 240/180 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 5/30 + 42/36 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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