Add 35/6 and 45/36, Solve 5 5/6 + 1 9/36 as a fraction

Add 35/6 and 45/36

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

35/6 + 45/36 is 85/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
35/6 = 35 × 6/6 × 6 = 210/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
45/36 = 45 × 1/36 × 1 = 45/36
Add the two like fractions:
210/36 + 45/36 = 210 + 45/36 = 255/36
255/36 simplified gives 85/12
So, 35/6 + 45/36 = 85/12
In mixed form: 71/12

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