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Add 36/28 and 6/70

1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 6/70

36/28 + 6/70 is 48/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    36/28 = 36 × 5/28 × 5 = 180/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    6/70 = 6 × 2/70 × 2 = 12/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/140 + 12/140 = 180 + 12/140 = 192/140
  5. 192/140 simplified gives 48/35
  6. So, 36/28 + 6/70 = 48/35
    In mixed form: 113/35

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