Add 36/5 and 2/6, Solve 7 1/5 + 2/6 as a fraction

Add 36/5 and 2/6

1^st number: 7 1/5, 2^nd number: 2/6

36/5 + 2/6 is 113/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
36/5 = 36 × 6/5 × 6 = 216/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
2/6 = 2 × 5/6 × 5 = 10/30
Add the two like fractions:
216/30 + 10/30 = 216 + 10/30 = 226/30
226/30 simplified gives 113/15
So, 36/5 + 2/6 = 113/15
In mixed form: 78/15

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