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Add 70/49 and 7/36

1st number: 1 21/49, 2nd number: 7/36

70/49 + 7/36 is 409/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    70/49 = 70 × 36/49 × 36 = 2520/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    7/36 = 7 × 49/36 × 49 = 343/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/1764 + 343/1764 = 2520 + 343/1764 = 2863/1764
  5. 2863/1764 simplified gives 409/252
  6. So, 70/49 + 7/36 = 409/252
    In mixed form: 1157/252

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