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Add 28/36 and 2/70

28/36 + 2/70 is 254/315.

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,
    28/36 = 28 × 35/36 × 35 = 980/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
    2/70 = 2 × 18/70 × 18 = 36/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/1260 + 36/1260 = 980 + 36/1260 = 1016/1260
  5. 1016/1260 simplified gives 254/315
  6. So, 28/36 + 2/70 = 254/315

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