Add 21/10 and 70/36
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 1 34/36
21/10 + 70/36 is 182/45.
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,
21/10 = 21 × 18/10 × 18 = 378/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180 - Add the two like fractions:
378/180 + 350/180 = 378 + 350/180 = 728/180 - 728/180 simplified gives 182/45
- So, 21/10 + 70/36 = 182/45
In mixed form: 42/45
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