Add 75/36 and 21/49
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 21/49
75/36 + 21/49 is 211/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
75/36 = 75 × 49/36 × 49 = 3675/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
21/49 = 21 × 36/49 × 36 = 756/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
3675/1764 + 756/1764 = 3675 + 756/1764 = 4431/1764 - 4431/1764 simplified gives 211/84
- So, 75/36 + 21/49 = 211/84
In mixed form: 243/84
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