Add 18/35 and 8/36
18/35 + 8/36 is 232/315.
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,
18/35 = 18 × 36/35 × 36 = 648/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
8/36 = 8 × 35/36 × 35 = 280/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
648/1260 + 280/1260 = 648 + 280/1260 = 928/1260 - 928/1260 simplified gives 232/315
- So, 18/35 + 8/36 = 232/315
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