Add 1/36 and 70/15
1st number: 1/36, 2nd number: 4 10/15
1/36 + 70/15 is 169/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
70/15 = 70 × 12/15 × 12 = 840/180 - Add the two like fractions:
5/180 + 840/180 = 5 + 840/180 = 845/180 - 845/180 simplified gives 169/36
- So, 1/36 + 70/15 = 169/36
In mixed form: 425/36
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