Add 1/36 and 24/7
1st number: 1/36, 2nd number: 3 3/7
1/36 + 24/7 is 871/252.
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,
24/7 = 24 × 36/7 × 36 = 864/252 - Add the two like fractions:
7/252 + 864/252 = 7 + 864/252 = 871/252 - So, 1/36 + 24/7 = 871/252
In mixed form: 3115/252
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