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Add 5/36 and 7/35

5/36 + 7/35 is 61/180.

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,
    5/36 = 5 × 35/36 × 35 = 175/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    7/35 = 7 × 36/35 × 36 = 252/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/1260 + 252/1260 = 175 + 252/1260 = 427/1260
  5. 427/1260 simplified gives 61/180
  6. So, 5/36 + 7/35 = 61/180

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