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Add 3/70 and 28/36

3/70 + 28/36 is 517/630.

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,
    3/70 = 3 × 18/70 × 18 = 54/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    28/36 = 28 × 35/36 × 35 = 980/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/1260 + 980/1260 = 54 + 980/1260 = 1034/1260
  5. 1034/1260 simplified gives 517/630
  6. So, 3/70 + 28/36 = 517/630

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