Add 36/7 and 12/36, Solve 5 1/7 + 12/36 as a fraction

Add 36/7 and 12/36

1^st number: 5 1/7, 2^nd number: 12/36

36/7 + 12/36 is 115/21.

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,
36/7 = 36 × 36/7 × 36 = 1296/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
12/36 = 12 × 7/36 × 7 = 84/252
Add the two like fractions:
1296/252 + 84/252 = 1296 + 84/252 = 1380/252
1380/252 simplified gives 115/21
So, 36/7 + 12/36 = 115/21
In mixed form: 510/21

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