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Add 36/28 and 81/35

1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 2 11/35

36/28 + 81/35 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    36/28 = 36 × 5/28 × 5 = 180/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    81/35 = 81 × 4/35 × 4 = 324/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/140 + 324/140 = 180 + 324/140 = 504/140
  5. 504/140 simplified gives 18/5
  6. So, 36/28 + 81/35 = 18/5
    In mixed form: 33/5

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