Add 4/7 and 28/36
4/7 + 28/36 is 85/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/7 = 4 × 36/7 × 36 = 144/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252 - Add the two like fractions:
144/252 + 196/252 = 144 + 196/252 = 340/252 - 340/252 simplified gives 85/63
- So, 4/7 + 28/36 = 85/63
In mixed form: 122/63
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