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Add 36/24 and 70/32

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 2 6/32

36/24 + 70/32 is 59/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   36/24 = 36 × 4/24 × 4 = 144/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   70/32 = 70 × 3/32 × 3 = 210/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/96 + 210/96 = 144 + 210/96 = 354/96
5. 354/96 simplified gives 59/16
6. So, 36/24 + 70/32 = 59/16
   In mixed form: 311/16

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