Question

please solve this problem ​

Answer 1

Answer:

5/36 + 6/42

LCM of 36 & 42 is = 252

5 × 7. + 6 × 6

36 × 7. 42 × 6

35. +. 36

252. 252

36. +. 36

252

71

252

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Answer 2

Answer:

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,

5/36 = 5 × 7/36 × 7 = 35/252

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,

6/42= 6 × 6/42 × 6 = 36/252

Add the two like fractions:

35/252 + 36/252= 35 + 36/252 = 71/252

So, 5/36 + 6/42 = 71/252