Add 35/20 and 14/36
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 14/36
35/20 + 14/36 is 77/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 70/180 = 315 + 70/180 = 385/180 - 385/180 simplified gives 77/36
- So, 35/20 + 14/36 = 77/36
In mixed form: 25/36
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