Add 80/20 and 36/70
1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 36/70
80/20 + 36/70 is 158/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
80/20 = 80 × 7/20 × 7 = 560/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
36/70 = 36 × 2/70 × 2 = 72/140 - Add the two like fractions:
560/140 + 72/140 = 560 + 72/140 = 632/140 - 632/140 simplified gives 158/35
- So, 80/20 + 36/70 = 158/35
In mixed form: 418/35
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