Add 30/35 and 40/36, Solve 30/35 + 1 4/36 as a fraction

Add 30/35 and 40/36

1^st number: 30/35, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

30/35 + 40/36 is 124/63.

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,
40/36 = 40 × 35/36 × 35 = 1400/1260
Add the two like fractions:
1080/1260 + 1400/1260 = 1080 + 1400/1260 = 2480/1260
2480/1260 simplified gives 124/63
So, 30/35 + 40/36 = 124/63
In mixed form: 161/63

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