Add 70/36 and 24/10
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 2 4/10
70/36 + 24/10 is 391/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 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 10 × 18 = 180,
24/10 = 24 × 18/10 × 18 = 432/180 - Add the two like fractions:
350/180 + 432/180 = 350 + 432/180 = 782/180 - 782/180 simplified gives 391/90
- So, 70/36 + 24/10 = 391/90
In mixed form: 431/90
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