Add 7/12 and 35/36
7/12 + 35/36 is 14/9.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 3/12 × 3 = 21/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
35/36 = 35 × 1/36 × 1 = 35/36 - Add the two like fractions:
21/36 + 35/36 = 21 + 35/36 = 56/36 - 56/36 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 7/12 + 35/36 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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