Add 70/36 and 9/20
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 9/20
70/36 + 9/20 is 431/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
9/20 = 9 × 9/20 × 9 = 81/180 - Add the two like fractions:
350/180 + 81/180 = 350 + 81/180 = 431/180 - So, 70/36 + 9/20 = 431/180
In mixed form: 271/180
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