Add 70/36 and 12/40
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 12/40
70/36 + 12/40 is 101/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
70/36 = 70 × 10/36 × 10 = 700/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
12/40 = 12 × 9/40 × 9 = 108/360 - Add the two like fractions:
700/360 + 108/360 = 700 + 108/360 = 808/360 - 808/360 simplified gives 101/45
- So, 70/36 + 12/40 = 101/45
In mixed form: 211/45
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