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Add 20/36 and 32/70

20/36 + 32/70 is 319/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    20/36 = 20 × 35/36 × 35 = 700/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
    32/70 = 32 × 18/70 × 18 = 576/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/1260 + 576/1260 = 700 + 576/1260 = 1276/1260
  5. 1276/1260 simplified gives 319/315
  6. So, 20/36 + 32/70 = 319/315
    In mixed form: 14/315

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