Add 6/36 and 27/42
6/36 + 27/42 is 17/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 42 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
6/36 = 6 × 7/36 × 7 = 42/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
27/42 = 27 × 6/42 × 6 = 162/252 - Add the two like fractions:
42/252 + 162/252 = 42 + 162/252 = 204/252 - 204/252 simplified gives 17/21
- So, 6/36 + 27/42 = 17/21
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