Add 32/7 and 28/36
1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 28/36
32/7 + 28/36 is 337/63.
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,
32/7 = 32 × 36/7 × 36 = 1152/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/252 + 196/252 = 1152 + 196/252 = 1348/252 - 1348/252 simplified gives 337/63
- So, 32/7 + 28/36 = 337/63
In mixed form: 522/63
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