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Add 35/70 and 28/36

35/70 + 28/36 is 23/18.

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,
    35/70 = 35 × 18/70 × 18 = 630/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    28/36 = 28 × 35/36 × 35 = 980/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/1260 + 980/1260 = 630 + 980/1260 = 1610/1260
  5. 1610/1260 simplified gives 23/18
  6. So, 35/70 + 28/36 = 23/18
    In mixed form: 15/18

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