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Add 70/16 and 8/36

1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 8/36

70/16 + 8/36 is 331/72.

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,
    8/36 = 8 × 4/36 × 4 = 32/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/144 + 32/144 = 630 + 32/144 = 662/144
  5. 662/144 simplified gives 331/72
  6. So, 70/16 + 8/36 = 331/72
    In mixed form: 443/72

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