Add 70/30 and 25/36
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 25/36
70/30 + 25/36 is 109/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
70/30 = 70 × 6/30 × 6 = 420/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 125/180 = 420 + 125/180 = 545/180 - 545/180 simplified gives 109/36
- So, 70/30 + 25/36 = 109/36
In mixed form: 31/36
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