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Add 3/36 and 16/70

3/36 + 16/70 is 131/420.

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,
    3/36 = 3 × 35/36 × 35 = 105/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
    16/70 = 16 × 18/70 × 18 = 288/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/1260 + 288/1260 = 105 + 288/1260 = 393/1260
  5. 393/1260 simplified gives 131/420
  6. So, 3/36 + 16/70 = 131/420

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