Add 2/7 and 10/36
2/7 + 10/36 is 71/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
2/7 = 2 × 36/7 × 36 = 72/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252 - Add the two like fractions:
72/252 + 70/252 = 72 + 70/252 = 142/252 - 142/252 simplified gives 71/126
- So, 2/7 + 10/36 = 71/126
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