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Add 4/36 and 7/35

4/36 + 7/35 is 14/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    4/36 = 4 × 35/36 × 35 = 140/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    7/35 = 7 × 36/35 × 36 = 252/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/1260 + 252/1260 = 140 + 252/1260 = 392/1260
  5. 392/1260 simplified gives 14/45
  6. So, 4/36 + 7/35 = 14/45

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