Add 7/28 and 10/36
7/28 + 10/36 is 19/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
7/28 = 7 × 9/28 × 9 = 63/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252 - Add the two like fractions:
63/252 + 70/252 = 63 + 70/252 = 133/252 - 133/252 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 7/28 + 10/36 = 19/36
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