Add 70/60 and 25/36
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 25/36
70/60 + 25/36 is 67/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
70/60 = 70 × 3/60 × 3 = 210/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 125/180 = 210 + 125/180 = 335/180 - 335/180 simplified gives 67/36
- So, 70/60 + 25/36 = 67/36
In mixed form: 131/36
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