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Add 25/3 and 70/36

1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 1 34/36

25/3 + 70/36 is 185/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    25/3 = 25 × 12/3 × 12 = 300/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    70/36 = 70 × 1/36 × 1 = 70/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/36 + 70/36 = 300 + 70/36 = 370/36
  5. 370/36 simplified gives 185/18
  6. So, 25/3 + 70/36 = 185/18
    In mixed form: 105/18

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