Add 6/36 and 42/10
1st number: 6/36, 2nd number: 4 2/10
6/36 + 42/10 is 131/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
42/10 = 42 × 18/10 × 18 = 756/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 756/180 = 30 + 756/180 = 786/180 - 786/180 simplified gives 131/30
- So, 6/36 + 42/10 = 131/30
In mixed form: 411/30
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