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Add 36/70 and 40/18

1st number: 36/70, 2nd number: 2 4/18

36/70 + 40/18 is 862/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    36/70 = 36 × 9/70 × 9 = 324/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    40/18 = 40 × 35/18 × 35 = 1400/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/630 + 1400/630 = 324 + 1400/630 = 1724/630
  5. 1724/630 simplified gives 862/315
  6. So, 36/70 + 40/18 = 862/315
    In mixed form: 2232/315

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