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Add 70/36 and 3/49

1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 3/49

70/36 + 3/49 is 1769/882.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    70/36 = 70 × 49/36 × 49 = 3430/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    3/49 = 3 × 36/49 × 36 = 108/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/1764 + 108/1764 = 3430 + 108/1764 = 3538/1764
  5. 3538/1764 simplified gives 1769/882
  6. So, 70/36 + 3/49 = 1769/882
    In mixed form: 25/882

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