Add 36/15 and 3/21
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 3/21
36/15 + 3/21 is 89/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
36/15 = 36 × 7/15 × 7 = 252/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
3/21 = 3 × 5/21 × 5 = 15/105 - Add the two like fractions:
252/105 + 15/105 = 252 + 15/105 = 267/105 - 267/105 simplified gives 89/35
- So, 36/15 + 3/21 = 89/35
In mixed form: 219/35
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