Add 7/21 and 16/36
7/21 + 16/36 is 7/9.
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,
7/21 = 7 × 12/21 × 12 = 84/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252 - Add the two like fractions:
84/252 + 112/252 = 84 + 112/252 = 196/252 - 196/252 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 7/21 + 16/36 = 7/9
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