Add 7/36 and 9/28
7/36 + 9/28 is 65/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
7/36 = 7 × 7/36 × 7 = 49/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
9/28 = 9 × 9/28 × 9 = 81/252 - Add the two like fractions:
49/252 + 81/252 = 49 + 81/252 = 130/252 - 130/252 simplified gives 65/126
- So, 7/36 + 9/28 = 65/126
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