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Add 36/12 and 14/70

1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 14/70

36/12 + 14/70 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 70 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    36/12 = 36 × 35/12 × 35 = 1260/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    14/70 = 14 × 6/70 × 6 = 84/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/420 + 84/420 = 1260 + 84/420 = 1344/420
  5. 1344/420 simplified gives 16/5
  6. So, 36/12 + 14/70 = 16/5
    In mixed form: 31/5

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