Add 36/21 and 7/9
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 7/9
36/21 + 7/9 is 157/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
36/21 = 36 × 3/21 × 3 = 108/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
7/9 = 7 × 7/9 × 7 = 49/63 - Add the two like fractions:
108/63 + 49/63 = 108 + 49/63 = 157/63 - So, 36/21 + 7/9 = 157/63
In mixed form: 231/63
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