Add 35/20 and 50/36
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 1 14/36
35/20 + 50/36 is 113/36.
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,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 250/180 = 315 + 250/180 = 565/180 - 565/180 simplified gives 113/36
- So, 35/20 + 50/36 = 113/36
In mixed form: 35/36
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