Add 70/36 and 9/30
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 9/30
70/36 + 9/30 is 101/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
9/30 = 9 × 6/30 × 6 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
350/180 + 54/180 = 350 + 54/180 = 404/180 - 404/180 simplified gives 101/45
- So, 70/36 + 9/30 = 101/45
In mixed form: 211/45
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