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Add 2/7 and 15/36

2/7 + 15/36 is 59/84.

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,
    2/7 = 2 × 36/7 × 36 = 72/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    15/36 = 15 × 7/36 × 7 = 105/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/252 + 105/252 = 72 + 105/252 = 177/252
  5. 177/252 simplified gives 59/84
  6. So, 2/7 + 15/36 = 59/84

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