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Add 6/36 and 5/70

6/36 + 5/70 is 5/21.

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,
    6/36 = 6 × 35/36 × 35 = 210/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
    5/70 = 5 × 18/70 × 18 = 90/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/1260 + 90/1260 = 210 + 90/1260 = 300/1260
  5. 300/1260 simplified gives 5/21
  6. So, 6/36 + 5/70 = 5/21

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