Add 35/36 and 15/30
35/36 + 15/30 is 53/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
15/30 = 15 × 6/30 × 6 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
175/180 + 90/180 = 175 + 90/180 = 265/180 - 265/180 simplified gives 53/36
- So, 35/36 + 15/30 = 53/36
In mixed form: 117/36
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