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Add 36/2 and 35/21

1st number: 18 0/2, 2nd number: 1 14/21

36/2 + 35/21 is 59/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 21 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    36/2 = 36 × 21/2 × 21 = 756/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    35/21 = 35 × 2/21 × 2 = 70/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/42 + 70/42 = 756 + 70/42 = 826/42
  5. 826/42 simplified gives 59/3
  6. So, 36/2 + 35/21 = 59/3
    In mixed form: 192/3

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