Add 2/21 and 27/36
2/21 + 27/36 is 71/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
2/21 = 2 × 12/21 × 12 = 24/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
27/36 = 27 × 7/36 × 7 = 189/252 - Add the two like fractions:
24/252 + 189/252 = 24 + 189/252 = 213/252 - 213/252 simplified gives 71/84
- So, 2/21 + 27/36 = 71/84
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