Add 5/7 and 15/36
5/7 + 15/36 is 95/84.
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,
5/7 = 5 × 36/7 × 36 = 180/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
15/36 = 15 × 7/36 × 7 = 105/252 - Add the two like fractions:
180/252 + 105/252 = 180 + 105/252 = 285/252 - 285/252 simplified gives 95/84
- So, 5/7 + 15/36 = 95/84
In mixed form: 111/84
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