Add 35/36 and 9/5
1st number: 35/36, 2nd number: 1 4/5
35/36 + 9/5 is 499/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
9/5 = 9 × 36/5 × 36 = 324/180 - Add the two like fractions:
175/180 + 324/180 = 175 + 324/180 = 499/180 - So, 35/36 + 9/5 = 499/180
In mixed form: 2139/180
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