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Add 36/70 and 56/9

1st number: 36/70, 2nd number: 6 2/9

36/70 + 56/9 is 2122/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 9 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 9 × 70 = 630,
    56/9 = 56 × 70/9 × 70 = 3920/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/630 + 3920/630 = 324 + 3920/630 = 4244/630
  5. 4244/630 simplified gives 2122/315
  6. So, 36/70 + 56/9 = 2122/315
    In mixed form: 6232/315

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