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Add 35/3 and 45/36

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 1 9/36

35/3 + 45/36 is 155/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    35/3 = 35 × 12/3 × 12 = 420/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    45/36 = 45 × 1/36 × 1 = 45/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/36 + 45/36 = 420 + 45/36 = 465/36
  5. 465/36 simplified gives 155/12
  6. So, 35/3 + 45/36 = 155/12
    In mixed form: 1211/12

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