Add 36/15 and 63/70
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 63/70
36/15 + 63/70 is 33/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
36/15 = 36 × 14/15 × 14 = 504/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
63/70 = 63 × 3/70 × 3 = 189/210 - Add the two like fractions:
504/210 + 189/210 = 504 + 189/210 = 693/210 - 693/210 simplified gives 33/10
- So, 36/15 + 63/70 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10
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