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Add 80/70 and 9/36

1st number: 1 10/70, 2nd number: 9/36

80/70 + 9/36 is 39/28.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
    80/70 = 80 × 18/70 × 18 = 1440/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    9/36 = 9 × 35/36 × 35 = 315/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/1260 + 315/1260 = 1440 + 315/1260 = 1755/1260
  5. 1755/1260 simplified gives 39/28
  6. So, 80/70 + 9/36 = 39/28
    In mixed form: 111/28

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