Add 1/36 and 9/7
1st number: 1/36, 2nd number: 1 2/7
1/36 + 9/7 is 331/252.
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,
9/7 = 9 × 36/7 × 36 = 324/252 - Add the two like fractions:
7/252 + 324/252 = 7 + 324/252 = 331/252 - So, 1/36 + 9/7 = 331/252
In mixed form: 179/252
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