Add 28/35 and 9/36
28/35 + 9/36 is 21/20.
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,
28/35 = 28 × 36/35 × 36 = 1008/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
9/36 = 9 × 35/36 × 35 = 315/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/1260 + 315/1260 = 1008 + 315/1260 = 1323/1260 - 1323/1260 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 28/35 + 9/36 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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