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Add 70/36 and 18/96

1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 18/96

70/36 + 18/96 is 307/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    70/36 = 70 × 8/36 × 8 = 560/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    18/96 = 18 × 3/96 × 3 = 54/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/288 + 54/288 = 560 + 54/288 = 614/288
  5. 614/288 simplified gives 307/144
  6. So, 70/36 + 18/96 = 307/144
    In mixed form: 219/144

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