Add 21/6 and 2/36
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 2/36
21/6 + 2/36 is 32/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
21/6 = 21 × 6/6 × 6 = 126/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36 - Add the two like fractions:
126/36 + 2/36 = 126 + 2/36 = 128/36 - 128/36 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 21/6 + 2/36 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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