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Add 2/36 and 2/35

2/36 + 2/35 is 71/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    2/36 = 2 × 35/36 × 35 = 70/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    2/35 = 2 × 36/35 × 36 = 72/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/1260 + 72/1260 = 70 + 72/1260 = 142/1260
  5. 142/1260 simplified gives 71/630
  6. So, 2/36 + 2/35 = 71/630

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