Add 70/36 and 14/20
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 14/20
70/36 + 14/20 is 119/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
350/180 + 126/180 = 350 + 126/180 = 476/180 - 476/180 simplified gives 119/45
- So, 70/36 + 14/20 = 119/45
In mixed form: 229/45
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