Add 16/21 and 35/36
16/21 + 35/36 is 437/252.
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,
16/21 = 16 × 12/21 × 12 = 192/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252 - Add the two like fractions:
192/252 + 245/252 = 192 + 245/252 = 437/252 - So, 16/21 + 35/36 = 437/252
In mixed form: 1185/252
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