Add 36/70 and 32/45
36/70 + 32/45 is 386/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
36/70 = 36 × 9/70 × 9 = 324/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
32/45 = 32 × 14/45 × 14 = 448/630 - Add the two like fractions:
324/630 + 448/630 = 324 + 448/630 = 772/630 - 772/630 simplified gives 386/315
- So, 36/70 + 32/45 = 386/315
In mixed form: 171/315
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