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Add 2/70 and 3/36

2/70 + 3/36 is 47/420.

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,
    3/36 = 3 × 35/36 × 35 = 105/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/1260 + 105/1260 = 36 + 105/1260 = 141/1260
  5. 141/1260 simplified gives 47/420
  6. So, 2/70 + 3/36 = 47/420

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