Add 35/24 and 30/36
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 30/36
35/24 + 30/36 is 55/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
35/24 = 35 × 3/24 × 3 = 105/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
30/36 = 30 × 2/36 × 2 = 60/72 - Add the two like fractions:
105/72 + 60/72 = 105 + 60/72 = 165/72 - 165/72 simplified gives 55/24
- So, 35/24 + 30/36 = 55/24
In mixed form: 27/24
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