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Add 70/36 and 40/75

1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 40/75

70/36 + 40/75 is 223/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 75 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    70/36 = 70 × 25/36 × 25 = 1750/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    40/75 = 40 × 12/75 × 12 = 480/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/900 + 480/900 = 1750 + 480/900 = 2230/900
  5. 2230/900 simplified gives 223/90
  6. So, 70/36 + 40/75 = 223/90
    In mixed form: 243/90

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