Add 70/25 and 24/36
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 24/36
70/25 + 24/36 is 52/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
70/25 = 70 × 36/25 × 36 = 2520/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
24/36 = 24 × 25/36 × 25 = 600/900 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/900 + 600/900 = 2520 + 600/900 = 3120/900 - 3120/900 simplified gives 52/15
- So, 70/25 + 24/36 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15
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