Add 1/36 and 15/35
1/36 + 15/35 is 115/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
1/36 = 1 × 35/36 × 35 = 35/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
15/35 = 15 × 36/35 × 36 = 540/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
35/1260 + 540/1260 = 35 + 540/1260 = 575/1260 - 575/1260 simplified gives 115/252
- So, 1/36 + 15/35 = 115/252
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