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Add 70/36 and 42/60

1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 42/60

70/36 + 42/60 is 119/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
    42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/180 + 126/180 = 350 + 126/180 = 476/180
  5. 476/180 simplified gives 119/45
  6. So, 70/36 + 42/60 = 119/45
    In mixed form: 229/45

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