Add 70/10 and 1/36
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 1/36
70/10 + 1/36 is 253/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
70/10 = 70 × 18/10 × 18 = 1260/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/180 + 5/180 = 1260 + 5/180 = 1265/180 - 1265/180 simplified gives 253/36
- So, 70/10 + 1/36 = 253/36
In mixed form: 71/36
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