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Add 54/7 and 2/36

1st number: 7 5/7, 2nd number: 2/36

54/7 + 2/36 is 979/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    54/7 = 54 × 36/7 × 36 = 1944/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/252 + 14/252 = 1944 + 14/252 = 1958/252
  5. 1958/252 simplified gives 979/126
  6. So, 54/7 + 2/36 = 979/126
    In mixed form: 797/126

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