Add 80/3 and 35/36
1st number: 26 2/3, 2nd number: 35/36
80/3 + 35/36 is 995/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
80/3 = 80 × 12/3 × 12 = 960/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
35/36 = 35 × 1/36 × 1 = 35/36 - Add the two like fractions:
960/36 + 35/36 = 960 + 35/36 = 995/36 - So, 80/3 + 35/36 = 995/36
In mixed form: 2723/36
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