Add 1/36 and 70/45
1st number: 1/36, 2nd number: 1 25/45
1/36 + 70/45 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
5/180 + 280/180 = 5 + 280/180 = 285/180 - 285/180 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 1/36 + 70/45 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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