Add 5/12 and 35/36
5/12 + 35/36 is 25/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
5/12 = 5 × 3/12 × 3 = 15/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
35/36 = 35 × 1/36 × 1 = 35/36 - Add the two like fractions:
15/36 + 35/36 = 15 + 35/36 = 50/36 - 50/36 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 5/12 + 35/36 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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