Add 56/7 and 10/36, Solve 8 0/7 + 10/36 as a fraction

Add 56/7 and 10/36

1^st number: 8 0/7, 2^nd number: 10/36

56/7 + 10/36 is 149/18.

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,
56/7 = 56 × 36/7 × 36 = 2016/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252
Add the two like fractions:
2016/252 + 70/252 = 2016 + 70/252 = 2086/252
2086/252 simplified gives 149/18
So, 56/7 + 10/36 = 149/18
In mixed form: 85/18

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