Add 70/72 and 70/20
1st number: 70/72, 2nd number: 3 10/20
70/72 + 70/20 is 161/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
70/20 = 70 × 18/20 × 18 = 1260/360 - Add the two like fractions:
350/360 + 1260/360 = 350 + 1260/360 = 1610/360 - 1610/360 simplified gives 161/36
- So, 70/72 + 70/20 = 161/36
In mixed form: 417/36
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