Add 12/35 and 4/36
12/35 + 4/36 is 143/315.
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,
12/35 = 12 × 36/35 × 36 = 432/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
4/36 = 4 × 35/36 × 35 = 140/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
432/1260 + 140/1260 = 432 + 140/1260 = 572/1260 - 572/1260 simplified gives 143/315
- So, 12/35 + 4/36 = 143/315
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