Add 35/36 and 24/49
35/36 + 24/49 is 2579/1764.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
35/36 = 35 × 49/36 × 49 = 1715/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
24/49 = 24 × 36/49 × 36 = 864/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/1764 + 864/1764 = 1715 + 864/1764 = 2579/1764 - So, 35/36 + 24/49 = 2579/1764
In mixed form: 1815/1764
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