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Add 2/70 and 10/36

2/70 + 10/36 is 193/630.

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,
    2/70 = 2 × 18/70 × 18 = 36/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    10/36 = 10 × 35/36 × 35 = 350/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/1260 + 350/1260 = 36 + 350/1260 = 386/1260
  5. 386/1260 simplified gives 193/630
  6. So, 2/70 + 10/36 = 193/630

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