Add 36/21 and 7/6
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 1 1/6
36/21 + 7/6 is 121/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/6 = 7 × 7/6 × 7 = 49/42 - Add the two like fractions:
72/42 + 49/42 = 72 + 49/42 = 121/42 - So, 36/21 + 7/6 = 121/42
In mixed form: 237/42
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