Add 35/30 and 6/36
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 6/36
35/30 + 6/36 is 4/3.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 30/180 = 210 + 30/180 = 240/180 - 240/180 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 35/30 + 6/36 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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