Add 35/10 and 24/36
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 24/36
35/10 + 24/36 is 25/6.
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,
24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
630/180 + 120/180 = 630 + 120/180 = 750/180 - 750/180 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 35/10 + 24/36 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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