Add 2/10 and 70/36
1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 1 34/36
2/10 + 70/36 is 193/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
2/10 = 2 × 18/10 × 18 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 350/180 = 36 + 350/180 = 386/180 - 386/180 simplified gives 193/90
- So, 2/10 + 70/36 = 193/90
In mixed form: 213/90
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