Add 32/36 and 1/7
32/36 + 1/7 is 65/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
32/36 = 32 × 7/36 × 7 = 224/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
1/7 = 1 × 36/7 × 36 = 36/252 - Add the two like fractions:
224/252 + 36/252 = 224 + 36/252 = 260/252 - 260/252 simplified gives 65/63
- So, 32/36 + 1/7 = 65/63
In mixed form: 12/63
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