Add 8/21 and 35/36
8/21 + 35/36 is 341/252.
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,
35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252 - Add the two like fractions:
96/252 + 245/252 = 96 + 245/252 = 341/252 - So, 8/21 + 35/36 = 341/252
In mixed form: 189/252
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