Add 8/5 and 42/36
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 1 6/36
8/5 + 42/36 is 83/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
8/5 = 8 × 36/5 × 36 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
288/180 + 210/180 = 288 + 210/180 = 498/180 - 498/180 simplified gives 83/30
- So, 8/5 + 42/36 = 83/30
In mixed form: 223/30
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