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Add 70/10 and 3/36

1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 3/36

70/10 + 3/36 is 85/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    70/10 = 70 × 18/10 × 18 = 1260/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/180 + 15/180 = 1260 + 15/180 = 1275/180
  5. 1275/180 simplified gives 85/12
  6. So, 70/10 + 3/36 = 85/12
    In mixed form: 71/12

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