Add 72/5 and 70/36
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 1 34/36
72/5 + 70/36 is 1471/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
72/5 = 72 × 36/5 × 36 = 2592/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/180 + 350/180 = 2592 + 350/180 = 2942/180 - 2942/180 simplified gives 1471/90
- So, 72/5 + 70/36 = 1471/90
In mixed form: 1631/90
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