Add 25/21 and 3/36
1st number: 1 4/21, 2nd number: 3/36
25/21 + 3/36 is 107/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
25/21 = 25 × 12/21 × 12 = 300/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252 - Add the two like fractions:
300/252 + 21/252 = 300 + 21/252 = 321/252 - 321/252 simplified gives 107/84
- So, 25/21 + 3/36 = 107/84
In mixed form: 123/84
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