Add 35/14 and 3/36
1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 3/36
35/14 + 3/36 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
35/14 = 35 × 18/14 × 18 = 630/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252 - Add the two like fractions:
630/252 + 21/252 = 630 + 21/252 = 651/252 - 651/252 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 35/14 + 3/36 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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