Add 21/18 and 36/21
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 1 15/21
21/18 + 36/21 is 121/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 21 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
21/18 = 21 × 7/18 × 7 = 147/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
36/21 = 36 × 6/21 × 6 = 216/126 - Add the two like fractions:
147/126 + 216/126 = 147 + 216/126 = 363/126 - 363/126 simplified gives 121/42
- So, 21/18 + 36/21 = 121/42
In mixed form: 237/42
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