Add 35/60 and 25/36
35/60 + 25/36 is 23/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180 - Add the two like fractions:
105/180 + 125/180 = 105 + 125/180 = 230/180 - 230/180 simplified gives 23/18
- So, 35/60 + 25/36 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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