Add 8/36 and 42/7
1st number: 8/36, 2nd number: 6 0/7
8/36 + 42/7 is 56/9.
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,
42/7 = 42 × 36/7 × 36 = 1512/252 - Add the two like fractions:
56/252 + 1512/252 = 56 + 1512/252 = 1568/252 - 1568/252 simplified gives 56/9
- So, 8/36 + 42/7 = 56/9
In mixed form: 62/9
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