Add 35/15 and 5/36
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 5/36
35/15 + 5/36 is 89/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
35/15 = 35 × 12/15 × 12 = 420/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 25/180 = 420 + 25/180 = 445/180 - 445/180 simplified gives 89/36
- So, 35/15 + 5/36 = 89/36
In mixed form: 217/36
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