Add 10/4 and 21/36
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 21/36
10/4 + 21/36 is 37/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
10/4 = 10 × 9/4 × 9 = 90/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
21/36 = 21 × 1/36 × 1 = 21/36 - Add the two like fractions:
90/36 + 21/36 = 90 + 21/36 = 111/36 - 111/36 simplified gives 37/12
- So, 10/4 + 21/36 = 37/12
In mixed form: 31/12
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