Add 5/7 and 7/36
5/7 + 7/36 is 229/252.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 7/36 × 7 = 49/252 - Add the two like fractions:
180/252 + 49/252 = 180 + 49/252 = 229/252 - So, 5/7 + 7/36 = 229/252
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