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Add 36/56 and 5/70

36/56 + 5/70 is 5/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   36/56 = 36 × 5/56 × 5 = 180/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   5/70 = 5 × 4/70 × 4 = 20/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/280 + 20/280 = 180 + 20/280 = 200/280
5. 200/280 simplified gives 5/7
6. So, 36/56 + 5/70 = 5/7

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