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Add 70/35 and 8/36

1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 8/36

70/35 + 8/36 is 20/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    70/35 = 70 × 36/35 × 36 = 2520/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    8/36 = 8 × 35/36 × 35 = 280/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/1260 + 280/1260 = 2520 + 280/1260 = 2800/1260
  5. 2800/1260 simplified gives 20/9
  6. So, 70/35 + 8/36 = 20/9
    In mixed form: 22/9

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