Add 27/2 and 21/36
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 21/36
27/2 + 21/36 is 169/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
27/2 = 27 × 18/2 × 18 = 486/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
21/36 = 21 × 1/36 × 1 = 21/36 - Add the two like fractions:
486/36 + 21/36 = 486 + 21/36 = 507/36 - 507/36 simplified gives 169/12
- So, 27/2 + 21/36 = 169/12
In mixed form: 141/12
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