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Add 10/70 and 15/36

10/70 + 15/36 is 47/84.

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,
    10/70 = 10 × 18/70 × 18 = 180/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    15/36 = 15 × 35/36 × 35 = 525/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/1260 + 525/1260 = 180 + 525/1260 = 705/1260
  5. 705/1260 simplified gives 47/84
  6. So, 10/70 + 15/36 = 47/84

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