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Add 4/36 and 5/70

4/36 + 5/70 is 23/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    4/36 = 4 × 35/36 × 35 = 140/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
    5/70 = 5 × 18/70 × 18 = 90/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/1260 + 90/1260 = 140 + 90/1260 = 230/1260
  5. 230/1260 simplified gives 23/126
  6. So, 4/36 + 5/70 = 23/126

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