Add 35/9 and 36/30
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 1 6/30
35/9 + 36/30 is 229/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
35/9 = 35 × 10/9 × 10 = 350/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
36/30 = 36 × 3/30 × 3 = 108/90 - Add the two like fractions:
350/90 + 108/90 = 350 + 108/90 = 458/90 - 458/90 simplified gives 229/45
- So, 35/9 + 36/30 = 229/45
In mixed form: 54/45
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