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Add 70/36 and 90/28

1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 3 6/28

70/36 + 90/28 is 325/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    70/36 = 70 × 7/36 × 7 = 490/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    90/28 = 90 × 9/28 × 9 = 810/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/252 + 810/252 = 490 + 810/252 = 1300/252
  5. 1300/252 simplified gives 325/63
  6. So, 70/36 + 90/28 = 325/63
    In mixed form: 510/63

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