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Add 70/28 and 1/36

1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 1/36

70/28 + 1/36 is 91/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 36 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    70/28 = 70 × 9/28 × 9 = 630/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    1/36 = 1 × 7/36 × 7 = 7/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/252 + 7/252 = 630 + 7/252 = 637/252
  5. 637/252 simplified gives 91/36
  6. So, 70/28 + 1/36 = 91/36
    In mixed form: 219/36

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