Add 36/3 and 49/70
1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 49/70
36/3 + 49/70 is 127/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
36/3 = 36 × 70/3 × 70 = 2520/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
49/70 = 49 × 3/70 × 3 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/210 + 147/210 = 2520 + 147/210 = 2667/210 - 2667/210 simplified gives 127/10
- So, 36/3 + 49/70 = 127/10
In mixed form: 127/10
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