Add 35/36 and 8/70, Solve 35/36 + 8/70 as a fraction

Add 35/36 and 8/70

35/36 + 8/70 is 1369/1260.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
35/36 = 35 × 35/36 × 35 = 1225/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
8/70 = 8 × 18/70 × 18 = 144/1260
Add the two like fractions:
1225/1260 + 144/1260 = 1225 + 144/1260 = 1369/1260
So, 35/36 + 8/70 = 1369/1260
In mixed form: 1109/1260

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