Add 7/36 and 36/96
7/36 + 36/96 is 41/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
7/36 = 7 × 8/36 × 8 = 56/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
36/96 = 36 × 3/96 × 3 = 108/288 - Add the two like fractions:
56/288 + 108/288 = 56 + 108/288 = 164/288 - 164/288 simplified gives 41/72
- So, 7/36 + 36/96 = 41/72
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