Add 1/36 and 20/7
1st number: 1/36, 2nd number: 2 6/7
1/36 + 20/7 is 727/252.
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,
1/36 = 1 × 7/36 × 7 = 7/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
20/7 = 20 × 36/7 × 36 = 720/252 - Add the two like fractions:
7/252 + 720/252 = 7 + 720/252 = 727/252 - So, 1/36 + 20/7 = 727/252
In mixed form: 2223/252
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