Add 35/75 and 9/36
35/75 + 9/36 is 43/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
35/75 = 35 × 12/75 × 12 = 420/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
9/36 = 9 × 25/36 × 25 = 225/900 - Add the two like fractions:
420/900 + 225/900 = 420 + 225/900 = 645/900 - 645/900 simplified gives 43/60
- So, 35/75 + 9/36 = 43/60
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