Add 35/36 and 5/7
35/36 + 5/7 is 425/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
5/7 = 5 × 36/7 × 36 = 180/252 - Add the two like fractions:
245/252 + 180/252 = 245 + 180/252 = 425/252 - So, 35/36 + 5/7 = 425/252
In mixed form: 1173/252
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