Add 35/60 and 36/54
35/60 + 36/54 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
35/60 = 35 × 9/60 × 9 = 315/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
36/54 = 36 × 10/54 × 10 = 360/540 - Add the two like fractions:
315/540 + 360/540 = 315 + 360/540 = 675/540 - 675/540 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 35/60 + 36/54 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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