Add 56/36 and 9/70, Solve 1 20/36 + 9/70 as a fraction

Add 56/36 and 9/70

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 9/70

56/36 + 9/70 is 1061/630.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
56/36 = 56 × 35/36 × 35 = 1960/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
9/70 = 9 × 18/70 × 18 = 162/1260
Add the two like fractions:
1960/1260 + 162/1260 = 1960 + 162/1260 = 2122/1260
2122/1260 simplified gives 1061/630
So, 56/36 + 9/70 = 1061/630
In mixed form: 1431/630

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