Add 70/25 and 9/36
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 9/36
70/25 + 9/36 is 61/20.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 25/36 × 25 = 225/900 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/900 + 225/900 = 2520 + 225/900 = 2745/900 - 2745/900 simplified gives 61/20
- So, 70/25 + 9/36 = 61/20
In mixed form: 31/20
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