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Add 70/16 and 2/36

1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 2/36

70/16 + 2/36 is 319/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 36 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    70/16 = 70 × 9/16 × 9 = 630/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    2/36 = 2 × 4/36 × 4 = 8/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/144 + 8/144 = 630 + 8/144 = 638/144
  5. 638/144 simplified gives 319/72
  6. So, 70/16 + 2/36 = 319/72
    In mixed form: 431/72

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