Add 70/10 and 4/36
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 4/36
70/10 + 4/36 is 64/9.
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,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/180 + 20/180 = 1260 + 20/180 = 1280/180 - 1280/180 simplified gives 64/9
- So, 70/10 + 4/36 = 64/9
In mixed form: 71/9
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