Add 35/3 and 14/36
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 14/36
35/3 + 14/36 is 217/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
35/3 = 35 × 12/3 × 12 = 420/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
14/36 = 14 × 1/36 × 1 = 14/36 - Add the two like fractions:
420/36 + 14/36 = 420 + 14/36 = 434/36 - 434/36 simplified gives 217/18
- So, 35/3 + 14/36 = 217/18
In mixed form: 121/18
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