Add 35/24 and 4/36
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 4/36
35/24 + 4/36 is 113/72.
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,
4/36 = 4 × 2/36 × 2 = 8/72 - Add the two like fractions:
105/72 + 8/72 = 105 + 8/72 = 113/72 - So, 35/24 + 4/36 = 113/72
In mixed form: 141/72
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