Add 36/70 and 6/80
36/70 + 6/80 is 33/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
36/70 = 36 × 8/70 × 8 = 288/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
6/80 = 6 × 7/80 × 7 = 42/560 - Add the two like fractions:
288/560 + 42/560 = 288 + 42/560 = 330/560 - 330/560 simplified gives 33/56
- So, 36/70 + 6/80 = 33/56
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