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Add 70/3 and 36/28

1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 1 8/28

70/3 + 36/28 is 517/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    70/3 = 70 × 28/3 × 28 = 1960/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    36/28 = 36 × 3/28 × 3 = 108/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/84 + 108/84 = 1960 + 108/84 = 2068/84
  5. 2068/84 simplified gives 517/21
  6. So, 70/3 + 36/28 = 517/21
    In mixed form: 2413/21

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