Add 35/36 and 6/24
35/36 + 6/24 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
35/36 = 35 × 2/36 × 2 = 70/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72 - Add the two like fractions:
70/72 + 18/72 = 70 + 18/72 = 88/72 - 88/72 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 35/36 + 6/24 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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