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Add 84/70 and 8/36

1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 8/36

84/70 + 8/36 is 64/45.

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,
    84/70 = 84 × 18/70 × 18 = 1512/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    8/36 = 8 × 35/36 × 35 = 280/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/1260 + 280/1260 = 1512 + 280/1260 = 1792/1260
  5. 1792/1260 simplified gives 64/45
  6. So, 84/70 + 8/36 = 64/45
    In mixed form: 119/45

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