Add 21/18 and 36/35
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 1 1/35
21/18 + 36/35 is 461/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
21/18 = 21 × 35/18 × 35 = 735/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
36/35 = 36 × 18/35 × 18 = 648/630 - Add the two like fractions:
735/630 + 648/630 = 735 + 648/630 = 1383/630 - 1383/630 simplified gives 461/210
- So, 21/18 + 36/35 = 461/210
In mixed form: 241/210
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