Add 49/36 and 7/70, Solve 1 13/36 + 7/70 as a fraction

Add 49/36 and 7/70

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 7/70

49/36 + 7/70 is 263/180.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
49/36 = 49 × 35/36 × 35 = 1715/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
7/70 = 7 × 18/70 × 18 = 126/1260
Add the two like fractions:
1715/1260 + 126/1260 = 1715 + 126/1260 = 1841/1260
1841/1260 simplified gives 263/180
So, 49/36 + 7/70 = 263/180
In mixed form: 183/180

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