Add 8/35 and 5/36
8/35 + 5/36 is 463/1260.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 35/36 × 35 = 175/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
288/1260 + 175/1260 = 288 + 175/1260 = 463/1260 - So, 8/35 + 5/36 = 463/1260
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/35+5/36 8/35+10/36 8/70+5/36 8/35+5/72 24/35+5/36 8/35+15/36 40/35+5/36 8/35+25/36 56/35+5/36 8/35+35/36