Add 9/36 and 8/70
9/36 + 8/70 is 51/140.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 35/36 × 35 = 315/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
8/70 = 8 × 18/70 × 18 = 144/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
315/1260 + 144/1260 = 315 + 144/1260 = 459/1260 - 459/1260 simplified gives 51/140
- So, 9/36 + 8/70 = 51/140
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