Add 12/36 and 15/7, Solve 12/36 + 2 1/7 as a fraction

Add 12/36 and 15/7

1^st number: 12/36, 2^nd number: 2 1/7

12/36 + 15/7 is 52/21.

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,
12/36 = 12 × 7/36 × 7 = 84/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
15/7 = 15 × 36/7 × 36 = 540/252
Add the two like fractions:
84/252 + 540/252 = 84 + 540/252 = 624/252
624/252 simplified gives 52/21
So, 12/36 + 15/7 = 52/21
In mixed form: 210/21

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