Add 36/30 and 10/21
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 10/21
36/30 + 10/21 is 176/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
36/30 = 36 × 7/30 × 7 = 252/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
10/21 = 10 × 10/21 × 10 = 100/210 - Add the two like fractions:
252/210 + 100/210 = 252 + 100/210 = 352/210 - 352/210 simplified gives 176/105
- So, 36/30 + 10/21 = 176/105
In mixed form: 171/105
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