Add 36/5 and 21/36
1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 21/36
36/5 + 21/36 is 467/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
36/5 = 36 × 36/5 × 36 = 1296/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/180 + 105/180 = 1296 + 105/180 = 1401/180 - 1401/180 simplified gives 467/60
- So, 36/5 + 21/36 = 467/60
In mixed form: 747/60
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