Add 60/36 and 15/70
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 15/70
60/36 + 15/70 is 79/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
60/36 = 60 × 35/36 × 35 = 2100/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
15/70 = 15 × 18/70 × 18 = 270/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/1260 + 270/1260 = 2100 + 270/1260 = 2370/1260 - 2370/1260 simplified gives 79/42
- So, 60/36 + 15/70 = 79/42
In mixed form: 137/42
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