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Add 70/2 and 36/45

1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 36/45

70/2 + 36/45 is 179/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    70/2 = 70 × 45/2 × 45 = 3150/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/90 + 72/90 = 3150 + 72/90 = 3222/90
  5. 3222/90 simplified gives 179/5
  6. So, 70/2 + 36/45 = 179/5
    In mixed form: 354/5

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