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Add 45/36 and 16/70

1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 16/70

45/36 + 16/70 is 207/140.

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,
    45/36 = 45 × 35/36 × 35 = 1575/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
    16/70 = 16 × 18/70 × 18 = 288/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/1260 + 288/1260 = 1575 + 288/1260 = 1863/1260
  5. 1863/1260 simplified gives 207/140
  6. So, 45/36 + 16/70 = 207/140
    In mixed form: 167/140

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