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Add 10/36 and 2/7

10/36 + 2/7 is 71/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    2/7 = 2 × 36/7 × 36 = 72/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/252 + 72/252 = 70 + 72/252 = 142/252
  5. 142/252 simplified gives 71/126
  6. So, 10/36 + 2/7 = 71/126

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