Add 8/35 and 15/36
8/35 + 15/36 is 271/420.
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,
8/35 = 8 × 36/35 × 36 = 288/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
15/36 = 15 × 35/36 × 35 = 525/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
288/1260 + 525/1260 = 288 + 525/1260 = 813/1260 - 813/1260 simplified gives 271/420
- So, 8/35 + 15/36 = 271/420
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