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Add 1/7 and 3/36

1/7 + 3/36 is 19/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    1/7 = 1 × 36/7 × 36 = 36/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/252 + 21/252 = 36 + 21/252 = 57/252
  5. 57/252 simplified gives 19/84
  6. So, 1/7 + 3/36 = 19/84

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