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Add 36/30 and 27/21

1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 1 6/21

36/30 + 27/21 is 87/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 21 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    36/30 = 36 × 7/30 × 7 = 252/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    27/21 = 27 × 10/21 × 10 = 270/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/210 + 270/210 = 252 + 270/210 = 522/210
  5. 522/210 simplified gives 87/35
  6. So, 36/30 + 27/21 = 87/35
    In mixed form: 217/35

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