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Add 1/70 and 42/36

1st number: 1/70, 2nd number: 1 6/36

1/70 + 42/36 is 124/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
    1/70 = 1 × 18/70 × 18 = 18/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    42/36 = 42 × 35/36 × 35 = 1470/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/1260 + 1470/1260 = 18 + 1470/1260 = 1488/1260
  5. 1488/1260 simplified gives 124/105
  6. So, 1/70 + 42/36 = 124/105
    In mixed form: 119/105

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