Add 2/36 and 3/7
2/36 + 3/7 is 61/126.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
3/7 = 3 × 36/7 × 36 = 108/252 - Add the two like fractions:
14/252 + 108/252 = 14 + 108/252 = 122/252 - 122/252 simplified gives 61/126
- So, 2/36 + 3/7 = 61/126
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