Add 70/36 and 42/45
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 42/45
70/36 + 42/45 is 259/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
42/45 = 42 × 4/45 × 4 = 168/180 - Add the two like fractions:
350/180 + 168/180 = 350 + 168/180 = 518/180 - 518/180 simplified gives 259/90
- So, 70/36 + 42/45 = 259/90
In mixed form: 279/90
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