Add 4/36 and 5/7
4/36 + 5/7 is 52/63.
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,
4/36 = 4 × 7/36 × 7 = 28/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
5/7 = 5 × 36/7 × 36 = 180/252 - Add the two like fractions:
28/252 + 180/252 = 28 + 180/252 = 208/252 - 208/252 simplified gives 52/63
- So, 4/36 + 5/7 = 52/63
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