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Add 20/70 and 6/36

20/70 + 6/36 is 19/42.

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,
    20/70 = 20 × 18/70 × 18 = 360/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    6/36 = 6 × 35/36 × 35 = 210/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/1260 + 210/1260 = 360 + 210/1260 = 570/1260
  5. 570/1260 simplified gives 19/42
  6. So, 20/70 + 6/36 = 19/42

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