Add 2/7 and 15/36
2/7 + 15/36 is 59/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
2/7 = 2 × 36/7 × 36 = 72/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
15/36 = 15 × 7/36 × 7 = 105/252 - Add the two like fractions:
72/252 + 105/252 = 72 + 105/252 = 177/252 - 177/252 simplified gives 59/84
- So, 2/7 + 15/36 = 59/84
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