Add 7/28 and 21/36
7/28 + 21/36 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
7/28 = 7 × 9/28 × 9 = 63/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
21/36 = 21 × 7/36 × 7 = 147/252 - Add the two like fractions:
63/252 + 147/252 = 63 + 147/252 = 210/252 - 210/252 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 7/28 + 21/36 = 5/6
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