Add 7/36 and 36/70
7/36 + 36/70 is 893/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
7/36 = 7 × 35/36 × 35 = 245/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
36/70 = 36 × 18/70 × 18 = 648/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
245/1260 + 648/1260 = 245 + 648/1260 = 893/1260 - So, 7/36 + 36/70 = 893/1260
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