Add 7/36 and 42/35
1st number: 7/36, 2nd number: 1 7/35
7/36 + 42/35 is 251/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 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 35 × 36 = 1260,
42/35 = 42 × 36/35 × 36 = 1512/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
245/1260 + 1512/1260 = 245 + 1512/1260 = 1757/1260 - 1757/1260 simplified gives 251/180
- So, 7/36 + 42/35 = 251/180
In mixed form: 171/180
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