Add 70/36 and 50/80
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 50/80
70/36 + 50/80 is 185/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
70/36 = 70 × 20/36 × 20 = 1400/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
50/80 = 50 × 9/80 × 9 = 450/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/720 + 450/720 = 1400 + 450/720 = 1850/720 - 1850/720 simplified gives 185/72
- So, 70/36 + 50/80 = 185/72
In mixed form: 241/72
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