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Add 48/5 and 70/36

1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 1 34/36

48/5 + 70/36 is 1039/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    48/5 = 48 × 36/5 × 36 = 1728/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/180 + 350/180 = 1728 + 350/180 = 2078/180
  5. 2078/180 simplified gives 1039/90
  6. So, 48/5 + 70/36 = 1039/90
    In mixed form: 1149/90

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