Add 70/36 and 30/40
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 30/40
70/36 + 30/40 is 97/36.
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,
30/40 = 30 × 9/40 × 9 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
700/360 + 270/360 = 700 + 270/360 = 970/360 - 970/360 simplified gives 97/36
- So, 70/36 + 30/40 = 97/36
In mixed form: 225/36
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