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Add 35/84 and 36/4

1st number: 35/84, 2nd number: 9 0/4

35/84 + 36/4 is 113/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 4 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    35/84 = 35 × 1/84 × 1 = 35/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    36/4 = 36 × 21/4 × 21 = 756/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/84 + 756/84 = 35 + 756/84 = 791/84
  5. 791/84 simplified gives 113/12
  6. So, 35/84 + 36/4 = 113/12
    In mixed form: 95/12

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