Add 21/5 and 24/36
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 24/36
21/5 + 24/36 is 73/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
21/5 = 21 × 36/5 × 36 = 756/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
756/180 + 120/180 = 756 + 120/180 = 876/180 - 876/180 simplified gives 73/15
- So, 21/5 + 24/36 = 73/15
In mixed form: 413/15
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