Add 30/35 and 8/36
30/35 + 8/36 is 68/63.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 35/36 × 35 = 280/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1260 + 280/1260 = 1080 + 280/1260 = 1360/1260 - 1360/1260 simplified gives 68/63
- So, 30/35 + 8/36 = 68/63
In mixed form: 15/63
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