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Add 1/21 and 4/36

1/21 + 4/36 is 10/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
    1/21 = 1 × 12/21 × 12 = 12/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    4/36 = 4 × 7/36 × 7 = 28/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/252 + 28/252 = 12 + 28/252 = 40/252
  5. 40/252 simplified gives 10/63
  6. So, 1/21 + 4/36 = 10/63

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