Add 36/70 and 45/60
36/70 + 45/60 is 177/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
36/70 = 36 × 6/70 × 6 = 216/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
45/60 = 45 × 7/60 × 7 = 315/420 - Add the two like fractions:
216/420 + 315/420 = 216 + 315/420 = 531/420 - 531/420 simplified gives 177/140
- So, 36/70 + 45/60 = 177/140
In mixed form: 137/140
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