Add 36/28 and 3/36, Solve 1 8/28 + 3/36 as a fraction

Add 36/28 and 3/36

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 3/36

36/28 + 3/36 is 115/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
36/28 = 36 × 9/28 × 9 = 324/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252
Add the two like fractions:
324/252 + 21/252 = 324 + 21/252 = 345/252
345/252 simplified gives 115/84
So, 36/28 + 3/36 = 115/84
In mixed form: 131/84

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