Add 35/36 and 24/80
35/36 + 24/80 is 229/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
35/36 = 35 × 20/36 × 20 = 700/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
24/80 = 24 × 9/80 × 9 = 216/720 - Add the two like fractions:
700/720 + 216/720 = 700 + 216/720 = 916/720 - 916/720 simplified gives 229/180
- So, 35/36 + 24/80 = 229/180
In mixed form: 149/180
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