Add 70/15 and 56/36
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 1 20/36
70/15 + 56/36 is 56/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
70/15 = 70 × 12/15 × 12 = 840/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
840/180 + 280/180 = 840 + 280/180 = 1120/180 - 1120/180 simplified gives 56/9
- So, 70/15 + 56/36 = 56/9
In mixed form: 62/9
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