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Add 70/36 and 1/5

1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 1/5

70/36 + 1/5 is 193/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 5 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    1/5 = 1 × 36/5 × 36 = 36/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/180 + 36/180 = 350 + 36/180 = 386/180
  5. 386/180 simplified gives 193/90
  6. So, 70/36 + 1/5 = 193/90
    In mixed form: 213/90

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