Add 56/36 and 10/7, Solve 1 20/36 + 1 3/7 as a fraction

Add 56/36 and 10/7

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

56/36 + 10/7 is 188/63.

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,
56/36 = 56 × 7/36 × 7 = 392/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
10/7 = 10 × 36/7 × 36 = 360/252
Add the two like fractions:
392/252 + 360/252 = 392 + 360/252 = 752/252
752/252 simplified gives 188/63
So, 56/36 + 10/7 = 188/63
In mixed form: 262/63

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