Add 36/16 and 3/70
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 3/70
36/16 + 3/70 is 321/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
36/16 = 36 × 35/16 × 35 = 1260/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
3/70 = 3 × 8/70 × 8 = 24/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/560 + 24/560 = 1260 + 24/560 = 1284/560 - 1284/560 simplified gives 321/140
- So, 36/16 + 3/70 = 321/140
In mixed form: 241/140
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