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Add 36/2 and 45/70

1^st number: 18 0/2, 2^nd number: 45/70

36/2 + 45/70 is 261/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
   36/2 = 36 × 35/2 × 35 = 1260/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   45/70 = 45 × 1/70 × 1 = 45/70
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/70 + 45/70 = 1260 + 45/70 = 1305/70
5. 1305/70 simplified gives 261/14
6. So, 36/2 + 45/70 = 261/14
   In mixed form: 189/14

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