Add 70/30 and 4/36
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 4/36
70/30 + 4/36 is 22/9.
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,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 20/180 = 420 + 20/180 = 440/180 - 440/180 simplified gives 22/9
- So, 70/30 + 4/36 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9
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