Add 6/7 and 7/36
6/7 + 7/36 is 265/252.
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,
6/7 = 6 × 36/7 × 36 = 216/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
7/36 = 7 × 7/36 × 7 = 49/252 - Add the two like fractions:
216/252 + 49/252 = 216 + 49/252 = 265/252 - So, 6/7 + 7/36 = 265/252
In mixed form: 113/252
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