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Add 1/36 and 49/70

1/36 + 49/70 is 131/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    1/36 = 1 × 35/36 × 35 = 35/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
    49/70 = 49 × 18/70 × 18 = 882/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/1260 + 882/1260 = 35 + 882/1260 = 917/1260
  5. 917/1260 simplified gives 131/180
  6. So, 1/36 + 49/70 = 131/180

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