Add 2/35 and 70/64
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 1 6/64
2/35 + 70/64 is 1289/1120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
2/35 = 2 × 64/35 × 64 = 128/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
70/64 = 70 × 35/64 × 35 = 2450/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
128/2240 + 2450/2240 = 128 + 2450/2240 = 2578/2240 - 2578/2240 simplified gives 1289/1120
- So, 2/35 + 70/64 = 1289/1120
In mixed form: 1169/1120
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