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Add 10/70 and 90/36

1st number: 10/70, 2nd number: 2 18/36

10/70 + 90/36 is 37/14.

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,
    90/36 = 90 × 35/36 × 35 = 3150/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/1260 + 3150/1260 = 180 + 3150/1260 = 3330/1260
  5. 3330/1260 simplified gives 37/14
  6. So, 10/70 + 90/36 = 37/14
    In mixed form: 29/14

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