Add 5/21 and 12/36
5/21 + 12/36 is 4/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
5/21 = 5 × 12/21 × 12 = 60/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
12/36 = 12 × 7/36 × 7 = 84/252 - Add the two like fractions:
60/252 + 84/252 = 60 + 84/252 = 144/252 - 144/252 simplified gives 4/7
- So, 5/21 + 12/36 = 4/7
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