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Add 3/36 and 12/7

1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 1 5/7

3/36 + 12/7 is 151/84.

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,
    3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    12/7 = 12 × 36/7 × 36 = 432/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/252 + 432/252 = 21 + 432/252 = 453/252
  5. 453/252 simplified gives 151/84
  6. So, 3/36 + 12/7 = 151/84
    In mixed form: 167/84

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