Add 35/36 and 14/5
1st number: 35/36, 2nd number: 2 4/5
35/36 + 14/5 is 679/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
14/5 = 14 × 36/5 × 36 = 504/180 - Add the two like fractions:
175/180 + 504/180 = 175 + 504/180 = 679/180 - So, 35/36 + 14/5 = 679/180
In mixed form: 3139/180
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/36+14/5 35/36+28/5 35/72+14/5 35/36+14/10 35/36+42/5 35/36+14/15 35/36+70/5 35/36+14/25 35/36+98/5 35/36+14/35