Add 45/21 and 36/28
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 1 8/28
45/21 + 36/28 is 24/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
45/21 = 45 × 4/21 × 4 = 180/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
36/28 = 36 × 3/28 × 3 = 108/84 - Add the two like fractions:
180/84 + 108/84 = 180 + 108/84 = 288/84 - 288/84 simplified gives 24/7
- So, 45/21 + 36/28 = 24/7
In mixed form: 33/7
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