Add 36/70 and 28/6, Solve 36/70 + 4 4/6 as a fraction

Add 36/70 and 28/6

1^st number: 36/70, 2^nd number: 4 4/6

36/70 + 28/6 is 544/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
36/70 = 36 × 3/70 × 3 = 108/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
28/6 = 28 × 35/6 × 35 = 980/210
Add the two like fractions:
108/210 + 980/210 = 108 + 980/210 = 1088/210
1088/210 simplified gives 544/105
So, 36/70 + 28/6 = 544/105
In mixed form: 519/105

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