Add 2/36 and 45/21
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 2 3/21
2/36 + 45/21 is 277/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 21 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
45/21 = 45 × 12/21 × 12 = 540/252 - Add the two like fractions:
14/252 + 540/252 = 14 + 540/252 = 554/252 - 554/252 simplified gives 277/126
- So, 2/36 + 45/21 = 277/126
In mixed form: 225/126
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