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Add 70/36 and 45/40

1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 1 5/40

70/36 + 45/40 is 221/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    70/36 = 70 × 10/36 × 10 = 700/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    45/40 = 45 × 9/40 × 9 = 405/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/360 + 405/360 = 700 + 405/360 = 1105/360
  5. 1105/360 simplified gives 221/72
  6. So, 70/36 + 45/40 = 221/72
    In mixed form: 35/72

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