Add 70/6 and 36/80
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 36/80
70/6 + 36/80 is 727/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
70/6 = 70 × 40/6 × 40 = 2800/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/240 + 108/240 = 2800 + 108/240 = 2908/240 - 2908/240 simplified gives 727/60
- So, 70/6 + 36/80 = 727/60
In mixed form: 127/60
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