Add 2/36 and 30/70
2/36 + 30/70 is 61/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
2/36 = 2 × 35/36 × 35 = 70/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
30/70 = 30 × 18/70 × 18 = 540/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
70/1260 + 540/1260 = 70 + 540/1260 = 610/1260 - 610/1260 simplified gives 61/126
- So, 2/36 + 30/70 = 61/126
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