Add 36/8 and 1/21
1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 1/21
36/8 + 1/21 is 191/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
36/8 = 36 × 21/8 × 21 = 756/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
1/21 = 1 × 8/21 × 8 = 8/168 - Add the two like fractions:
756/168 + 8/168 = 756 + 8/168 = 764/168 - 764/168 simplified gives 191/42
- So, 36/8 + 1/21 = 191/42
In mixed form: 423/42
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