Add 7/8 and 8/36
7/8 + 8/36 is 79/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
7/8 = 7 × 9/8 × 9 = 63/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
8/36 = 8 × 2/36 × 2 = 16/72 - Add the two like fractions:
63/72 + 16/72 = 63 + 16/72 = 79/72 - So, 7/8 + 8/36 = 79/72
In mixed form: 17/72
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