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Add 25/30 and 70/36

1^st number: 25/30, 2^nd number: 1 34/36

25/30 + 70/36 is 25/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   25/30 = 25 × 6/30 × 6 = 150/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/180 + 350/180 = 150 + 350/180 = 500/180
5. 500/180 simplified gives 25/9
6. So, 25/30 + 70/36 = 25/9
   In mixed form: 27/9

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