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Add 5/42 and 28/36

5/42 + 28/36 is 113/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 36 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
    5/42 = 5 × 6/42 × 6 = 30/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/252 + 196/252 = 30 + 196/252 = 226/252
  5. 226/252 simplified gives 113/126
  6. So, 5/42 + 28/36 = 113/126

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