Add 9/36 and 35/70
9/36 + 35/70 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
9/36 = 9 × 35/36 × 35 = 315/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
35/70 = 35 × 18/70 × 18 = 630/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
315/1260 + 630/1260 = 315 + 630/1260 = 945/1260 - 945/1260 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 9/36 + 35/70 = 3/4
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