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Add 21/18 and 36/70

1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 36/70

21/18 + 36/70 is 353/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    21/18 = 21 × 35/18 × 35 = 735/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    36/70 = 36 × 9/70 × 9 = 324/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/630 + 324/630 = 735 + 324/630 = 1059/630
  5. 1059/630 simplified gives 353/210
  6. So, 21/18 + 36/70 = 353/210
    In mixed form: 1143/210

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