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Add 2/36 and 75/7

1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 10 5/7

2/36 + 75/7 is 1357/126.

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,
    75/7 = 75 × 36/7 × 36 = 2700/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/252 + 2700/252 = 14 + 2700/252 = 2714/252
  5. 2714/252 simplified gives 1357/126
  6. So, 2/36 + 75/7 = 1357/126
    In mixed form: 1097/126

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