Add 75/7 and 2/36
1st number: 10 5/7, 2nd number: 2/36
75/7 + 2/36 is 1357/126.
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,
75/7 = 75 × 36/7 × 36 = 2700/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/252 + 14/252 = 2700 + 14/252 = 2714/252 - 2714/252 simplified gives 1357/126
- So, 75/7 + 2/36 = 1357/126
In mixed form: 1097/126
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