Add 35/30 and 2/36
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 2/36
35/30 + 2/36 is 11/9.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 10/180 = 210 + 10/180 = 220/180 - 220/180 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 35/30 + 2/36 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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