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Add 2/36 and 75/70

1^st number: 2/36, 2^nd number: 1 5/70

2/36 + 75/70 is 71/63.

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,
   2/36 = 2 × 35/36 × 35 = 70/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
   75/70 = 75 × 18/70 × 18 = 1350/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/1260 + 1350/1260 = 70 + 1350/1260 = 1420/1260
5. 1420/1260 simplified gives 71/63
6. So, 2/36 + 75/70 = 71/63
   In mixed form: 18/63

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