Add 35/6 and 36/9
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 4 0/9
35/6 + 36/9 is 59/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
35/6 = 35 × 3/6 × 3 = 105/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
36/9 = 36 × 2/9 × 2 = 72/18 - Add the two like fractions:
105/18 + 72/18 = 105 + 72/18 = 177/18 - 177/18 simplified gives 59/6
- So, 35/6 + 36/9 = 59/6
In mixed form: 95/6
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