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Add 36/70 and 90/24

1st number: 36/70, 2nd number: 3 18/24

36/70 + 90/24 is 597/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    36/70 = 36 × 12/70 × 12 = 432/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    90/24 = 90 × 35/24 × 35 = 3150/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/840 + 3150/840 = 432 + 3150/840 = 3582/840
  5. 3582/840 simplified gives 597/140
  6. So, 36/70 + 90/24 = 597/140
    In mixed form: 437/140

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