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Add 2/36 and 10/7

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

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

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,
    2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    10/7 = 10 × 36/7 × 36 = 360/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/252 + 360/252 = 14 + 360/252 = 374/252
  5. 374/252 simplified gives 187/126
  6. So, 2/36 + 10/7 = 187/126
    In mixed form: 161/126

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