Add 7/5 and 14/36
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 14/36
7/5 + 14/36 is 161/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
7/5 = 7 × 36/5 × 36 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 70/180 = 252 + 70/180 = 322/180 - 322/180 simplified gives 161/90
- So, 7/5 + 14/36 = 161/90
In mixed form: 171/90
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