Add 36/9 and 20/70
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 20/70
36/9 + 20/70 is 30/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
36/9 = 36 × 70/9 × 70 = 2520/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
20/70 = 20 × 9/70 × 9 = 180/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/630 + 180/630 = 2520 + 180/630 = 2700/630 - 2700/630 simplified gives 30/7
- So, 36/9 + 20/70 = 30/7
In mixed form: 42/7
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