Add 10/7 and 2/36, Solve 1 3/7 + 2/36 as a fraction

Add 10/7 and 2/36

1^st number: 1 3/7, 2^nd number: 2/36

10/7 + 2/36 is 187/126.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
10/7 = 10 × 36/7 × 36 = 360/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252
Add the two like fractions:
360/252 + 14/252 = 360 + 14/252 = 374/252
374/252 simplified gives 187/126
So, 10/7 + 2/36 = 187/126
In mixed form: 161/126

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