Add 21/15 and 28/36
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 28/36
21/15 + 28/36 is 98/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
21/15 = 21 × 12/15 × 12 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 140/180 = 252 + 140/180 = 392/180 - 392/180 simplified gives 98/45
- So, 21/15 + 28/36 = 98/45
In mixed form: 28/45
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