Add 6/21 and 15/36
6/21 + 15/36 is 59/84.
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,
6/21 = 6 × 12/21 × 12 = 72/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
15/36 = 15 × 7/36 × 7 = 105/252 - Add the two like fractions:
72/252 + 105/252 = 72 + 105/252 = 177/252 - 177/252 simplified gives 59/84
- So, 6/21 + 15/36 = 59/84
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