Add 70/60 and 3/36
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 3/36
70/60 + 3/36 is 5/4.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 15/180 = 210 + 15/180 = 225/180 - 225/180 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 70/60 + 3/36 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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