Add 8/21 and 16/36
8/21 + 16/36 is 52/63.
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,
8/21 = 8 × 12/21 × 12 = 96/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252 - Add the two like fractions:
96/252 + 112/252 = 96 + 112/252 = 208/252 - 208/252 simplified gives 52/63
- So, 8/21 + 16/36 = 52/63
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