Add 8/36 and 5/42
8/36 + 5/42 is 43/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
8/36 = 8 × 7/36 × 7 = 56/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
5/42 = 5 × 6/42 × 6 = 30/252 - Add the two like fractions:
56/252 + 30/252 = 56 + 30/252 = 86/252 - 86/252 simplified gives 43/126
- So, 8/36 + 5/42 = 43/126
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