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Add 36/27 and 42/70

1^st number: 1 9/27, 2^nd number: 42/70

36/27 + 42/70 is 29/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
   36/27 = 36 × 70/27 × 70 = 2520/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   42/70 = 42 × 27/70 × 27 = 1134/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/1890 + 1134/1890 = 2520 + 1134/1890 = 3654/1890
5. 3654/1890 simplified gives 29/15
6. So, 36/27 + 42/70 = 29/15
   In mixed form: 114/15

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