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Add 21/36 and 4/10

21/36 + 4/10 is 59/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 10 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    4/10 = 4 × 18/10 × 18 = 72/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/180 + 72/180 = 105 + 72/180 = 177/180
  5. 177/180 simplified gives 59/60
  6. So, 21/36 + 4/10 = 59/60

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