Add 2/36 and 21/48
2/36 + 21/48 is 71/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
2/36 = 2 × 4/36 × 4 = 8/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
21/48 = 21 × 3/48 × 3 = 63/144 - Add the two like fractions:
8/144 + 63/144 = 8 + 63/144 = 71/144 - So, 2/36 + 21/48 = 71/144
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/36+21/48 2/36+42/48 2/72+21/48 2/36+21/96 6/36+21/48 2/36+63/48 10/36+21/48 14/36+21/48