Add 7/36 and 49/70
7/36 + 49/70 is 161/180.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 35/36 × 35 = 245/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
49/70 = 49 × 18/70 × 18 = 882/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
245/1260 + 882/1260 = 245 + 882/1260 = 1127/1260 - 1127/1260 simplified gives 161/180
- So, 7/36 + 49/70 = 161/180
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