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Add 21/36 and 6/28

21/36 + 6/28 is 67/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    21/36 = 21 × 7/36 × 7 = 147/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    6/28 = 6 × 9/28 × 9 = 54/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/252 + 54/252 = 147 + 54/252 = 201/252
  5. 201/252 simplified gives 67/84
  6. So, 21/36 + 6/28 = 67/84

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