Add 21/30 and 75/36
1st number: 21/30, 2nd number: 2 3/36
21/30 + 75/36 is 167/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
21/30 = 21 × 6/30 × 6 = 126/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180 - Add the two like fractions:
126/180 + 375/180 = 126 + 375/180 = 501/180 - 501/180 simplified gives 167/60
- So, 21/30 + 75/36 = 167/60
In mixed form: 247/60
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