Add 70/36 and 15/54
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 15/54
70/36 + 15/54 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
70/36 = 70 × 3/36 × 3 = 210/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
15/54 = 15 × 2/54 × 2 = 30/108 - Add the two like fractions:
210/108 + 30/108 = 210 + 30/108 = 240/108 - 240/108 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 70/36 + 15/54 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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