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Add 36/35 and 36/27

1st number: 1 1/35, 2nd number: 1 9/27

36/35 + 36/27 is 248/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    36/35 = 36 × 27/35 × 27 = 972/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    36/27 = 36 × 35/27 × 35 = 1260/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/945 + 1260/945 = 972 + 1260/945 = 2232/945
  5. 2232/945 simplified gives 248/105
  6. So, 36/35 + 36/27 = 248/105
    In mixed form: 238/105

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