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Add 15/36 and 35/7

1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 5 0/7

15/36 + 35/7 is 65/12.

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,
    15/36 = 15 × 7/36 × 7 = 105/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    35/7 = 35 × 36/7 × 36 = 1260/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/252 + 1260/252 = 105 + 1260/252 = 1365/252
  5. 1365/252 simplified gives 65/12
  6. So, 15/36 + 35/7 = 65/12
    In mixed form: 55/12

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