Add 2/36 and 3/28
2/36 + 3/28 is 41/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
3/28 = 3 × 9/28 × 9 = 27/252 - Add the two like fractions:
14/252 + 27/252 = 14 + 27/252 = 41/252 - So, 2/36 + 3/28 = 41/252
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/36+3/28 2/36+6/28 2/72+3/28 2/36+3/56 6/36+3/28 2/36+9/28 2/36+3/84 10/36+3/28 2/36+15/28 14/36+3/28 2/36+21/28