Add 81/36 and 35/5
1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 7 0/5
81/36 + 35/5 is 37/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
81/36 = 81 × 5/36 × 5 = 405/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
35/5 = 35 × 36/5 × 36 = 1260/180 - Add the two like fractions:
405/180 + 1260/180 = 405 + 1260/180 = 1665/180 - 1665/180 simplified gives 37/4
- So, 81/36 + 35/5 = 37/4
In mixed form: 91/4
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