Add 36/21 and 4/6, Solve 1 15/21 + 4/6 as a fraction

Add 36/21 and 4/6

1^st number: 1 15/21, 2^nd number: 4/6

36/21 + 4/6 is 50/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 6 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
36/21 = 36 × 2/21 × 2 = 72/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
4/6 = 4 × 7/6 × 7 = 28/42
Add the two like fractions:
72/42 + 28/42 = 72 + 28/42 = 100/42
100/42 simplified gives 50/21
So, 36/21 + 4/6 = 50/21
In mixed form: 28/21

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