Add 3/35 and 21/36
3/35 + 21/36 is 281/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
3/35 = 3 × 36/35 × 36 = 108/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
21/36 = 21 × 35/36 × 35 = 735/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
108/1260 + 735/1260 = 108 + 735/1260 = 843/1260 - 843/1260 simplified gives 281/420
- So, 3/35 + 21/36 = 281/420
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