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Add 70/12 and 36/49

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 36/49

70/12 + 36/49 is 1931/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 49 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    70/12 = 70 × 49/12 × 49 = 3430/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    36/49 = 36 × 12/49 × 12 = 432/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/588 + 432/588 = 3430 + 432/588 = 3862/588
  5. 3862/588 simplified gives 1931/294
  6. So, 70/12 + 36/49 = 1931/294
    In mixed form: 6167/294

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