Add 35/10 and 10/36
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 10/36
35/10 + 10/36 is 34/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
35/10 = 35 × 18/10 × 18 = 630/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Add the two like fractions:
630/180 + 50/180 = 630 + 50/180 = 680/180 - 680/180 simplified gives 34/9
- So, 35/10 + 10/36 = 34/9
In mixed form: 37/9
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