Add 36/28 and 54/35
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 1 19/35
36/28 + 54/35 is 99/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
36/28 = 36 × 5/28 × 5 = 180/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
54/35 = 54 × 4/35 × 4 = 216/140 - Add the two like fractions:
180/140 + 216/140 = 180 + 216/140 = 396/140 - 396/140 simplified gives 99/35
- So, 36/28 + 54/35 = 99/35
In mixed form: 229/35
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