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Add 24/70 and 70/36

1^st number: 24/70, 2^nd number: 1 34/36

24/70 + 70/36 is 1441/630.

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,
   24/70 = 24 × 18/70 × 18 = 432/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   70/36 = 70 × 35/36 × 35 = 2450/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/1260 + 2450/1260 = 432 + 2450/1260 = 2882/1260
5. 2882/1260 simplified gives 1441/630
6. So, 24/70 + 70/36 = 1441/630
   In mixed form: 2181/630

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