Add 36/4 and 25/35
1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 25/35
36/4 + 25/35 is 68/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
36/4 = 36 × 35/4 × 35 = 1260/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
25/35 = 25 × 4/35 × 4 = 100/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/140 + 100/140 = 1260 + 100/140 = 1360/140 - 1360/140 simplified gives 68/7
- So, 36/4 + 25/35 = 68/7
In mixed form: 95/7
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