Add 36/7 and 3/72
1st number: 5 1/7, 2nd number: 3/72
36/7 + 3/72 is 871/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
36/7 = 36 × 72/7 × 72 = 2592/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/504 + 21/504 = 2592 + 21/504 = 2613/504 - 2613/504 simplified gives 871/168
- So, 36/7 + 3/72 = 871/168
In mixed form: 531/168
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