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Add 30/36 and 48/21

1st number: 30/36, 2nd number: 2 6/21

30/36 + 48/21 is 131/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    30/36 = 30 × 7/36 × 7 = 210/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
    48/21 = 48 × 12/21 × 12 = 576/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/252 + 576/252 = 210 + 576/252 = 786/252
  5. 786/252 simplified gives 131/42
  6. So, 30/36 + 48/21 = 131/42
    In mixed form: 35/42

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