Add 8/36 and 42/35
1st number: 8/36, 2nd number: 1 7/35
8/36 + 42/35 is 64/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
8/36 = 8 × 35/36 × 35 = 280/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
42/35 = 42 × 36/35 × 36 = 1512/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
280/1260 + 1512/1260 = 280 + 1512/1260 = 1792/1260 - 1792/1260 simplified gives 64/45
- So, 8/36 + 42/35 = 64/45
In mixed form: 119/45
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