Add 36/10 and 2/7
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 2/7
36/10 + 2/7 is 136/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 7 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
36/10 = 36 × 7/10 × 7 = 252/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
2/7 = 2 × 10/7 × 10 = 20/70 - Add the two like fractions:
252/70 + 20/70 = 252 + 20/70 = 272/70 - 272/70 simplified gives 136/35
- So, 36/10 + 2/7 = 136/35
In mixed form: 331/35
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