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Add 1/70 and 36/15

1st number: 1/70, 2nd number: 2 6/15

1/70 + 36/15 is 169/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    1/70 = 1 × 3/70 × 3 = 3/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    36/15 = 36 × 14/15 × 14 = 504/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/210 + 504/210 = 3 + 504/210 = 507/210
  5. 507/210 simplified gives 169/70
  6. So, 1/70 + 36/15 = 169/70
    In mixed form: 229/70

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