Add 30/35 and 14/36
30/35 + 14/36 is 157/126.
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,
30/35 = 30 × 36/35 × 36 = 1080/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
14/36 = 14 × 35/36 × 35 = 490/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1260 + 490/1260 = 1080 + 490/1260 = 1570/1260 - 1570/1260 simplified gives 157/126
- So, 30/35 + 14/36 = 157/126
In mixed form: 131/126
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