Add 70/36 and 8/75, Solve 1 34/36 + 8/75 as a fraction

Add 70/36 and 8/75

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 8/75

70/36 + 8/75 is 923/450.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
70/36 = 70 × 25/36 × 25 = 1750/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
8/75 = 8 × 12/75 × 12 = 96/900
Add the two like fractions:
1750/900 + 96/900 = 1750 + 96/900 = 1846/900
1846/900 simplified gives 923/450
So, 70/36 + 8/75 = 923/450
In mixed form: 223/450

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