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Add 36/8 and 30/70

1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 30/70

36/8 + 30/70 is 69/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    36/8 = 36 × 35/8 × 35 = 1260/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    30/70 = 30 × 4/70 × 4 = 120/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/280 + 120/280 = 1260 + 120/280 = 1380/280
  5. 1380/280 simplified gives 69/14
  6. So, 36/8 + 30/70 = 69/14
    In mixed form: 413/14

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