Add 3/36 and 5/21
3/36 + 5/21 is 9/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 21 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
5/21 = 5 × 12/21 × 12 = 60/252 - Add the two like fractions:
21/252 + 60/252 = 21 + 60/252 = 81/252 - 81/252 simplified gives 9/28
- So, 3/36 + 5/21 = 9/28
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