Add 2/80 and 70/36
1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 1 34/36
2/80 + 70/36 is 709/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 36 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
70/36 = 70 × 20/36 × 20 = 1400/720 - Add the two like fractions:
18/720 + 1400/720 = 18 + 1400/720 = 1418/720 - 1418/720 simplified gives 709/360
- So, 2/80 + 70/36 = 709/360
In mixed form: 1349/360
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