Add 36/15 and 70/35
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 2 0/35
36/15 + 70/35 is 22/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
36/15 = 36 × 7/15 × 7 = 252/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
70/35 = 70 × 3/35 × 3 = 210/105 - Add the two like fractions:
252/105 + 210/105 = 252 + 210/105 = 462/105 - 462/105 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 36/15 + 70/35 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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