Add 8/35 and 36/63
8/35 + 36/63 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
8/35 = 8 × 9/35 × 9 = 72/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
36/63 = 36 × 5/63 × 5 = 180/315 - Add the two like fractions:
72/315 + 180/315 = 72 + 180/315 = 252/315 - 252/315 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 8/35 + 36/63 = 4/5
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