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Add 70/36 and 75/20

1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 3 15/20

70/36 + 75/20 is 205/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
    75/20 = 75 × 9/20 × 9 = 675/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/180 + 675/180 = 350 + 675/180 = 1025/180
  5. 1025/180 simplified gives 205/36
  6. So, 70/36 + 75/20 = 205/36
    In mixed form: 525/36

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