Add 45/36 and 9/35
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 9/35
45/36 + 9/35 is 211/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
45/36 = 45 × 35/36 × 35 = 1575/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
9/35 = 9 × 36/35 × 36 = 324/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/1260 + 324/1260 = 1575 + 324/1260 = 1899/1260 - 1899/1260 simplified gives 211/140
- So, 45/36 + 9/35 = 211/140
In mixed form: 171/140
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