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Add 2/5 and 70/36

1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 1 34/36

2/5 + 70/36 is 211/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    2/5 = 2 × 36/5 × 36 = 72/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/180 + 350/180 = 72 + 350/180 = 422/180
  5. 422/180 simplified gives 211/90
  6. So, 2/5 + 70/36 = 211/90
    In mixed form: 231/90

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