Add 2/6 and 35/36
2/6 + 35/36 is 47/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
2/6 = 2 × 6/6 × 6 = 12/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
35/36 = 35 × 1/36 × 1 = 35/36 - Add the two like fractions:
12/36 + 35/36 = 12 + 35/36 = 47/36 - So, 2/6 + 35/36 = 47/36
In mixed form: 111/36
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