Add 4/36 and 15/7
1st number: 4/36, 2nd number: 2 1/7
4/36 + 15/7 is 142/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
4/36 = 4 × 7/36 × 7 = 28/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
15/7 = 15 × 36/7 × 36 = 540/252 - Add the two like fractions:
28/252 + 540/252 = 28 + 540/252 = 568/252 - 568/252 simplified gives 142/63
- So, 4/36 + 15/7 = 142/63
In mixed form: 216/63
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