Add 36/9 and 21/30
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 21/30
36/9 + 21/30 is 47/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
36/9 = 36 × 10/9 × 10 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
21/30 = 21 × 3/30 × 3 = 63/90 - Add the two like fractions:
360/90 + 63/90 = 360 + 63/90 = 423/90 - 423/90 simplified gives 47/10
- So, 36/9 + 21/30 = 47/10
In mixed form: 47/10
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