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Add 36/64 and 70/20

1^st number: 36/64, 2^nd number: 3 10/20

36/64 + 70/20 is 65/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 20 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   36/64 = 36 × 5/64 × 5 = 180/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
   70/20 = 70 × 16/20 × 16 = 1120/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/320 + 1120/320 = 180 + 1120/320 = 1300/320
5. 1300/320 simplified gives 65/16
6. So, 36/64 + 70/20 = 65/16
   In mixed form: 41/16

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