Add 5/36 and 25/35
5/36 + 25/35 is 215/252.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 35/36 × 35 = 175/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
25/35 = 25 × 36/35 × 36 = 900/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
175/1260 + 900/1260 = 175 + 900/1260 = 1075/1260 - 1075/1260 simplified gives 215/252
- So, 5/36 + 25/35 = 215/252
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