Add 80/36 and 42/70
1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 42/70
80/36 + 42/70 is 127/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
80/36 = 80 × 35/36 × 35 = 2800/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
42/70 = 42 × 18/70 × 18 = 756/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/1260 + 756/1260 = 2800 + 756/1260 = 3556/1260 - 3556/1260 simplified gives 127/45
- So, 80/36 + 42/70 = 127/45
In mixed form: 237/45
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