Add 8/35 and 16/36
8/35 + 16/36 is 212/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
8/35 = 8 × 36/35 × 36 = 288/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
16/36 = 16 × 35/36 × 35 = 560/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
288/1260 + 560/1260 = 288 + 560/1260 = 848/1260 - 848/1260 simplified gives 212/315
- So, 8/35 + 16/36 = 212/315
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