Add 21/36 and 3/5
21/36 + 3/5 is 71/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
3/5 = 3 × 36/5 × 36 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
105/180 + 108/180 = 105 + 108/180 = 213/180 - 213/180 simplified gives 71/60
- So, 21/36 + 3/5 = 71/60
In mixed form: 111/60
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