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Add 56/35 and 10/36

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 10/36

56/35 + 10/36 is 169/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    56/35 = 56 × 36/35 × 36 = 2016/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    10/36 = 10 × 35/36 × 35 = 350/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/1260 + 350/1260 = 2016 + 350/1260 = 2366/1260
  5. 2366/1260 simplified gives 169/90
  6. So, 56/35 + 10/36 = 169/90
    In mixed form: 179/90

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