Add 70/5 and 35/36
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 35/36
70/5 + 35/36 is 539/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
70/5 = 70 × 36/5 × 36 = 2520/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/180 + 175/180 = 2520 + 175/180 = 2695/180 - 2695/180 simplified gives 539/36
- So, 70/5 + 35/36 = 539/36
In mixed form: 1435/36
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