Add 5/3 and 7/36
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 7/36
5/3 + 7/36 is 67/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
5/3 = 5 × 12/3 × 12 = 60/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
7/36 = 7 × 1/36 × 1 = 7/36 - Add the two like fractions:
60/36 + 7/36 = 60 + 7/36 = 67/36 - So, 5/3 + 7/36 = 67/36
In mixed form: 131/36
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