Add 84/36 and 1/35
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 1/35
84/36 + 1/35 is 248/105.
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,
84/36 = 84 × 35/36 × 35 = 2940/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
1/35 = 1 × 36/35 × 36 = 36/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/1260 + 36/1260 = 2940 + 36/1260 = 2976/1260 - 2976/1260 simplified gives 248/105
- So, 84/36 + 1/35 = 248/105
In mixed form: 238/105
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