Add 6/36 and 7/21
6/36 + 7/21 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 21 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 21 × 12 = 252,
7/21 = 7 × 12/21 × 12 = 84/252 - Add the two like fractions:
42/252 + 84/252 = 42 + 84/252 = 126/252 - 126/252 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 6/36 + 7/21 = 1/2
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