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Add 36/54 and 70/25

1^st number: 36/54, 2^nd number: 2 20/25

36/54 + 70/25 is 52/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   36/54 = 36 × 25/54 × 25 = 900/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
   70/25 = 70 × 54/25 × 54 = 3780/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/1350 + 3780/1350 = 900 + 3780/1350 = 4680/1350
5. 4680/1350 simplified gives 52/15
6. So, 36/54 + 70/25 = 52/15
   In mixed form: 37/15

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