Add 5/8 and 3/36
5/8 + 3/36 is 17/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
5/8 = 5 × 9/8 × 9 = 45/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
3/36 = 3 × 2/36 × 2 = 6/72 - Add the two like fractions:
45/72 + 6/72 = 45 + 6/72 = 51/72 - 51/72 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 5/8 + 3/36 = 17/24
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/8+3/36 5/8+6/36 5/16+3/36 5/8+3/72 15/8+3/36 5/8+9/36 5/24+3/36 25/8+3/36 5/8+15/36 5/40+3/36 35/8+3/36 5/8+21/36 5/56+3/36