Add 21/8 and 12/36
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 12/36
21/8 + 12/36 is 71/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
21/8 = 21 × 9/8 × 9 = 189/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
12/36 = 12 × 2/36 × 2 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
189/72 + 24/72 = 189 + 24/72 = 213/72 - 213/72 simplified gives 71/24
- So, 21/8 + 12/36 = 71/24
In mixed form: 223/24
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