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Add 70/5 and 21/36

1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 21/36

70/5 + 21/36 is 175/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    70/5 = 70 × 36/5 × 36 = 2520/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/180 + 105/180 = 2520 + 105/180 = 2625/180
  5. 2625/180 simplified gives 175/12
  6. So, 70/5 + 21/36 = 175/12
    In mixed form: 147/12

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