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Add 16/7 and 56/36

1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 1 20/36

16/7 + 56/36 is 242/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    16/7 = 16 × 36/7 × 36 = 576/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    56/36 = 56 × 7/36 × 7 = 392/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/252 + 392/252 = 576 + 392/252 = 968/252
  5. 968/252 simplified gives 242/63
  6. So, 16/7 + 56/36 = 242/63
    In mixed form: 353/63

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