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Add 36/10 and 15/70

1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 15/70

36/10 + 15/70 is 267/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    36/10 = 36 × 7/10 × 7 = 252/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/70 + 15/70 = 252 + 15/70 = 267/70
  5. So, 36/10 + 15/70 = 267/70
    In mixed form: 357/70

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