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Add 75/36 and 2/21

1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 2/21

75/36 + 2/21 is 61/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    75/36 = 75 × 7/36 × 7 = 525/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
    2/21 = 2 × 12/21 × 12 = 24/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/252 + 24/252 = 525 + 24/252 = 549/252
  5. 549/252 simplified gives 61/28
  6. So, 75/36 + 2/21 = 61/28
    In mixed form: 25/28

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