Add 49/35 and 36/81
1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 36/81
49/35 + 36/81 is 83/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
49/35 = 49 × 81/35 × 81 = 3969/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
36/81 = 36 × 35/81 × 35 = 1260/2835 - Add the two like fractions:
3969/2835 + 1260/2835 = 3969 + 1260/2835 = 5229/2835 - 5229/2835 simplified gives 83/45
- So, 49/35 + 36/81 = 83/45
In mixed form: 138/45
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