Add 35/60 and 1/9
35/60 + 1/9 is 25/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
1/9 = 1 × 20/9 × 20 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
105/180 + 20/180 = 105 + 20/180 = 125/180 - 125/180 simplified gives 25/36
- So, 35/60 + 1/9 = 25/36
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