Add 35/30 and 10/36
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 10/36
35/30 + 10/36 is 13/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
35/30 = 35 × 6/30 × 6 = 210/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 50/180 = 210 + 50/180 = 260/180 - 260/180 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 35/30 + 10/36 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/30+10/36 35/30+20/36 35/60+10/36 35/30+10/72 35/30+30/36 35/90+10/36 35/30+50/36 35/30+70/36