Add 2/35 and 36/14
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 2 8/14
2/35 + 36/14 is 92/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
36/14 = 36 × 5/14 × 5 = 180/70 - Add the two like fractions:
4/70 + 180/70 = 4 + 180/70 = 184/70 - 184/70 simplified gives 92/35
- So, 2/35 + 36/14 = 92/35
In mixed form: 222/35
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