Add 70/10 and 36/64
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 36/64
70/10 + 36/64 is 121/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
70/10 = 70 × 32/10 × 32 = 2240/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
36/64 = 36 × 5/64 × 5 = 180/320 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/320 + 180/320 = 2240 + 180/320 = 2420/320 - 2420/320 simplified gives 121/16
- So, 70/10 + 36/64 = 121/16
In mixed form: 79/16
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