Add 36/54 and 30/70
36/54 + 30/70 is 23/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
36/54 = 36 × 35/54 × 35 = 1260/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
30/70 = 30 × 27/70 × 27 = 810/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/1890 + 810/1890 = 1260 + 810/1890 = 2070/1890 - 2070/1890 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 36/54 + 30/70 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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