Add 70/80 and 6/36
70/80 + 6/36 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 36 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
70/80 = 70 × 9/80 × 9 = 630/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
6/36 = 6 × 20/36 × 20 = 120/720 - Add the two like fractions:
630/720 + 120/720 = 630 + 120/720 = 750/720 - 750/720 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 70/80 + 6/36 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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