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Add 70/36 and 7/54

1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 7/54

70/36 + 7/54 is 56/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    70/36 = 70 × 3/36 × 3 = 210/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    7/54 = 7 × 2/54 × 2 = 14/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/108 + 14/108 = 210 + 14/108 = 224/108
  5. 224/108 simplified gives 56/27
  6. So, 70/36 + 7/54 = 56/27
    In mixed form: 22/27

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