Add 70/36 and 10/30
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 10/30
70/36 + 10/30 is 41/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
10/30 = 10 × 6/30 × 6 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
350/180 + 60/180 = 350 + 60/180 = 410/180 - 410/180 simplified gives 41/18
- So, 70/36 + 10/30 = 41/18
In mixed form: 25/18
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