Add 6/36 and 4/7
6/36 + 4/7 is 31/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/36 = 6 × 7/36 × 7 = 42/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
4/7 = 4 × 36/7 × 36 = 144/252 - Add the two like fractions:
42/252 + 144/252 = 42 + 144/252 = 186/252 - 186/252 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 6/36 + 4/7 = 31/42
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