Add 2/36 and 5/35
2/36 + 5/35 is 25/126.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 35/36 × 35 = 70/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
5/35 = 5 × 36/35 × 36 = 180/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
70/1260 + 180/1260 = 70 + 180/1260 = 250/1260 - 250/1260 simplified gives 25/126
- So, 2/36 + 5/35 = 25/126
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