Add 8/36 and 2/7
8/36 + 2/7 is 32/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
8/36 = 8 × 7/36 × 7 = 56/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
2/7 = 2 × 36/7 × 36 = 72/252 - Add the two like fractions:
56/252 + 72/252 = 56 + 72/252 = 128/252 - 128/252 simplified gives 32/63
- So, 8/36 + 2/7 = 32/63
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