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Add 21/36 and 8/14

21/36 + 8/14 is 97/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 14 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 14 × 18 = 252,
    8/14 = 8 × 18/14 × 18 = 144/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/252 + 144/252 = 147 + 144/252 = 291/252
  5. 291/252 simplified gives 97/84
  6. So, 21/36 + 8/14 = 97/84
    In mixed form: 113/84

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