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Add 7/35 and 14/36

7/35 + 14/36 is 53/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    7/35 = 7 × 36/35 × 36 = 252/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    14/36 = 14 × 35/36 × 35 = 490/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/1260 + 490/1260 = 252 + 490/1260 = 742/1260
  5. 742/1260 simplified gives 53/90
  6. So, 7/35 + 14/36 = 53/90

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