Add 36/4 and 2/21
1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 2/21
36/4 + 2/21 is 191/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
36/4 = 36 × 21/4 × 21 = 756/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
2/21 = 2 × 4/21 × 4 = 8/84 - Add the two like fractions:
756/84 + 8/84 = 756 + 8/84 = 764/84 - 764/84 simplified gives 191/21
- So, 36/4 + 2/21 = 191/21
In mixed form: 92/21
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