Add 8/21 and 30/36
8/21 + 30/36 is 17/14.
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,
30/36 = 30 × 7/36 × 7 = 210/252 - Add the two like fractions:
96/252 + 210/252 = 96 + 210/252 = 306/252 - 306/252 simplified gives 17/14
- So, 8/21 + 30/36 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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