Add 42/7 and 1/36, Solve 6 0/7 + 1/36 as a fraction

Add 42/7 and 1/36

1^st number: 6 0/7, 2^nd number: 1/36

42/7 + 1/36 is 217/36.

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,
42/7 = 42 × 36/7 × 36 = 1512/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
1/36 = 1 × 7/36 × 7 = 7/252
Add the two like fractions:
1512/252 + 7/252 = 1512 + 7/252 = 1519/252
1519/252 simplified gives 217/36
So, 42/7 + 1/36 = 217/36
In mixed form: 61/36

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