Add 70/10 and 8/36
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 8/36
70/10 + 8/36 is 65/9.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/180 + 40/180 = 1260 + 40/180 = 1300/180 - 1300/180 simplified gives 65/9
- So, 70/10 + 8/36 = 65/9
In mixed form: 72/9
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