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Add 80/36 and 3/70

1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 3/70

80/36 + 3/70 is 1427/630.

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,
    80/36 = 80 × 35/36 × 35 = 2800/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
    3/70 = 3 × 18/70 × 18 = 54/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/1260 + 54/1260 = 2800 + 54/1260 = 2854/1260
  5. 2854/1260 simplified gives 1427/630
  6. So, 80/36 + 3/70 = 1427/630
    In mixed form: 2167/630

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