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Add 36/3 and 15/70

1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 15/70

36/3 + 15/70 is 171/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    36/3 = 36 × 70/3 × 70 = 2520/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/210 + 45/210 = 2520 + 45/210 = 2565/210
  5. 2565/210 simplified gives 171/14
  6. So, 36/3 + 15/70 = 171/14
    In mixed form: 123/14

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