Add 36/70 and 21/32
36/70 + 21/32 is 1311/1120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
36/70 = 36 × 16/70 × 16 = 576/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
21/32 = 21 × 35/32 × 35 = 735/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
576/1120 + 735/1120 = 576 + 735/1120 = 1311/1120 - So, 36/70 + 21/32 = 1311/1120
In mixed form: 1191/1120
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