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Add 36/15 and 6/70

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

36/15 + 6/70 is 87/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    36/15 = 36 × 14/15 × 14 = 504/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/210 + 18/210 = 504 + 18/210 = 522/210
  5. 522/210 simplified gives 87/35
  6. So, 36/15 + 6/70 = 87/35
    In mixed form: 217/35

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