Add 70/36 and 16/27
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 16/27
70/36 + 16/27 is 137/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 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 27 × 4 = 108,
16/27 = 16 × 4/27 × 4 = 64/108 - Add the two like fractions:
210/108 + 64/108 = 210 + 64/108 = 274/108 - 274/108 simplified gives 137/54
- So, 70/36 + 16/27 = 137/54
In mixed form: 229/54
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