Add 84/7 and 2/36
1st number: 12 0/7, 2nd number: 2/36
84/7 + 2/36 is 217/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
84/7 = 84 × 36/7 × 36 = 3024/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/252 + 14/252 = 3024 + 14/252 = 3038/252 - 3038/252 simplified gives 217/18
- So, 84/7 + 2/36 = 217/18
In mixed form: 121/18
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