Add 70/36 and 42/60
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 42/60
70/36 + 42/60 is 119/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
350/180 + 126/180 = 350 + 126/180 = 476/180 - 476/180 simplified gives 119/45
- So, 70/36 + 42/60 = 119/45
In mixed form: 229/45
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