Add 5/36 and 5/7
5/36 + 5/7 is 215/252.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 7/36 × 7 = 35/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
5/7 = 5 × 36/7 × 36 = 180/252 - Add the two like fractions:
35/252 + 180/252 = 35 + 180/252 = 215/252 - So, 5/36 + 5/7 = 215/252
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