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Add 15/28 and 36/70

15/28 + 36/70 is 21/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    36/70 = 36 × 2/70 × 2 = 72/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/140 + 72/140 = 75 + 72/140 = 147/140
  5. 147/140 simplified gives 21/20
  6. So, 15/28 + 36/70 = 21/20
    In mixed form: 11/20

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