Add 35/36 and 16/35
35/36 + 16/35 is 1801/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
35/36 = 35 × 35/36 × 35 = 1225/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
16/35 = 16 × 36/35 × 36 = 576/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/1260 + 576/1260 = 1225 + 576/1260 = 1801/1260 - So, 35/36 + 16/35 = 1801/1260
In mixed form: 1541/1260
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