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Add 49/21 and 9/36

1st number: 2 7/21, 2nd number: 9/36

49/21 + 9/36 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 36 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
    49/21 = 49 × 12/21 × 12 = 588/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    9/36 = 9 × 7/36 × 7 = 63/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/252 + 63/252 = 588 + 63/252 = 651/252
  5. 651/252 simplified gives 31/12
  6. So, 49/21 + 9/36 = 31/12
    In mixed form: 27/12

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