Add 9/36 and 5/21
9/36 + 5/21 is 41/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 21 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
9/36 = 9 × 7/36 × 7 = 63/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
5/21 = 5 × 12/21 × 12 = 60/252 - Add the two like fractions:
63/252 + 60/252 = 63 + 60/252 = 123/252 - 123/252 simplified gives 41/84
- So, 9/36 + 5/21 = 41/84
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