Add 36/28 and 12/70
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 12/70
36/28 + 12/70 is 51/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
36/28 = 36 × 5/28 × 5 = 180/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
12/70 = 12 × 2/70 × 2 = 24/140 - Add the two like fractions:
180/140 + 24/140 = 180 + 24/140 = 204/140 - 204/140 simplified gives 51/35
- So, 36/28 + 12/70 = 51/35
In mixed form: 116/35
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