Add 35/12 and 90/36
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 2 18/36
35/12 + 90/36 is 65/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
35/12 = 35 × 3/12 × 3 = 105/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
90/36 = 90 × 1/36 × 1 = 90/36 - Add the two like fractions:
105/36 + 90/36 = 105 + 90/36 = 195/36 - 195/36 simplified gives 65/12
- So, 35/12 + 90/36 = 65/12
In mixed form: 55/12
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/12+90/36 35/24+90/36 35/12+90/72 35/36+90/36 35/60+90/36 35/84+90/36