Add 1/36 and 6/7
1/36 + 6/7 is 223/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
1/36 = 1 × 7/36 × 7 = 7/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
6/7 = 6 × 36/7 × 36 = 216/252 - Add the two like fractions:
7/252 + 216/252 = 7 + 216/252 = 223/252 - So, 1/36 + 6/7 = 223/252
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