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Add 42/70 and 35/36

42/70 + 35/36 is 283/180.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
    42/70 = 42 × 18/70 × 18 = 756/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    35/36 = 35 × 35/36 × 35 = 1225/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/1260 + 1225/1260 = 756 + 1225/1260 = 1981/1260
  5. 1981/1260 simplified gives 283/180
  6. So, 42/70 + 35/36 = 283/180
    In mixed form: 1103/180

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