Add 5/42 and 36/81
5/42 + 36/81 is 71/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 81 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
5/42 = 5 × 27/42 × 27 = 135/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
36/81 = 36 × 14/81 × 14 = 504/1134 - Add the two like fractions:
135/1134 + 504/1134 = 135 + 504/1134 = 639/1134 - 639/1134 simplified gives 71/126
- So, 5/42 + 36/81 = 71/126
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