Add 60/18 and 36/70, Solve 3 6/18 + 36/70 as a fraction

Add 60/18 and 36/70

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 36/70

60/18 + 36/70 is 404/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
60/18 = 60 × 35/18 × 35 = 2100/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
36/70 = 36 × 9/70 × 9 = 324/630
Add the two like fractions:
2100/630 + 324/630 = 2100 + 324/630 = 2424/630
2424/630 simplified gives 404/105
So, 60/18 + 36/70 = 404/105
In mixed form: 389/105

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