Add 36/70 and 12/30
36/70 + 12/30 is 32/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
36/70 = 36 × 3/70 × 3 = 108/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210 - Add the two like fractions:
108/210 + 84/210 = 108 + 84/210 = 192/210 - 192/210 simplified gives 32/35
- So, 36/70 + 12/30 = 32/35
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