Add 7/36 and 10/12
7/36 + 10/12 is 37/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
7/36 = 7 × 1/36 × 1 = 7/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
10/12 = 10 × 3/12 × 3 = 30/36 - Add the two like fractions:
7/36 + 30/36 = 7 + 30/36 = 37/36 - So, 7/36 + 10/12 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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