Add 35/20 and 75/36
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 2 3/36
35/20 + 75/36 is 23/6.
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,
75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 375/180 = 315 + 375/180 = 690/180 - 690/180 simplified gives 23/6
- So, 35/20 + 75/36 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6
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