Add 9/21 and 1/36
9/21 + 1/36 is 115/252.
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,
9/21 = 9 × 12/21 × 12 = 108/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
1/36 = 1 × 7/36 × 7 = 7/252 - Add the two like fractions:
108/252 + 7/252 = 108 + 7/252 = 115/252 - So, 9/21 + 1/36 = 115/252
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