Add 36/14 and 27/10
1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 2 7/10
36/14 + 27/10 is 369/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
36/14 = 36 × 5/14 × 5 = 180/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
27/10 = 27 × 7/10 × 7 = 189/70 - Add the two like fractions:
180/70 + 189/70 = 180 + 189/70 = 369/70 - So, 36/14 + 27/10 = 369/70
In mixed form: 519/70
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