Add 36/70 and 70/28
1st number: 36/70, 2nd number: 2 14/28
36/70 + 70/28 is 211/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
36/70 = 36 × 2/70 × 2 = 72/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
70/28 = 70 × 5/28 × 5 = 350/140 - Add the two like fractions:
72/140 + 350/140 = 72 + 350/140 = 422/140 - 422/140 simplified gives 211/70
- So, 36/70 + 70/28 = 211/70
In mixed form: 31/70
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