Add 35/36 and 7/21
35/36 + 7/21 is 47/36.
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,
35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
7/21 = 7 × 12/21 × 12 = 84/252 - Add the two like fractions:
245/252 + 84/252 = 245 + 84/252 = 329/252 - 329/252 simplified gives 47/36
- So, 35/36 + 7/21 = 47/36
In mixed form: 111/36
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