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Add 8/36 and 90/70

1st number: 8/36, 2nd number: 1 20/70

8/36 + 90/70 is 95/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    8/36 = 8 × 35/36 × 35 = 280/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
    90/70 = 90 × 18/70 × 18 = 1620/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/1260 + 1620/1260 = 280 + 1620/1260 = 1900/1260
  5. 1900/1260 simplified gives 95/63
  6. So, 8/36 + 90/70 = 95/63
    In mixed form: 132/63

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