Add 5/70 and 4/36
5/70 + 4/36 is 23/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
5/70 = 5 × 18/70 × 18 = 90/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
4/36 = 4 × 35/36 × 35 = 140/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
90/1260 + 140/1260 = 90 + 140/1260 = 230/1260 - 230/1260 simplified gives 23/126
- So, 5/70 + 4/36 = 23/126
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