Add 10/36 and 36/7, Solve 10/36 + 5 1/7 as a fraction

Add 10/36 and 36/7

1^st number: 10/36, 2^nd number: 5 1/7

10/36 + 36/7 is 683/126.

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,
10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
36/7 = 36 × 36/7 × 36 = 1296/252
Add the two like fractions:
70/252 + 1296/252 = 70 + 1296/252 = 1366/252
1366/252 simplified gives 683/126
So, 10/36 + 36/7 = 683/126
In mixed form: 553/126

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