Add 12/7 and 16/36, Solve 1 5/7 + 16/36 as a fraction

Add 12/7 and 16/36

1^st number: 1 5/7, 2^nd number: 16/36

12/7 + 16/36 is 136/63.

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,
12/7 = 12 × 36/7 × 36 = 432/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252
Add the two like fractions:
432/252 + 112/252 = 432 + 112/252 = 544/252
544/252 simplified gives 136/63
So, 12/7 + 16/36 = 136/63
In mixed form: 210/63

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