Add 36/25 and 42/70
1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 42/70
36/25 + 42/70 is 51/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
36/25 = 36 × 14/25 × 14 = 504/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
42/70 = 42 × 5/70 × 5 = 210/350 - Add the two like fractions:
504/350 + 210/350 = 504 + 210/350 = 714/350 - 714/350 simplified gives 51/25
- So, 36/25 + 42/70 = 51/25
In mixed form: 21/25
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