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Add 6/36 and 40/42

6/36 + 40/42 is 47/42.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    6/36 = 6 × 7/36 × 7 = 42/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
    40/42 = 40 × 6/42 × 6 = 240/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/252 + 240/252 = 42 + 240/252 = 282/252
  5. 282/252 simplified gives 47/42
  6. So, 6/36 + 40/42 = 47/42
    In mixed form: 15/42

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