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Add 36/70 and 2/72

36/70 + 2/72 is 683/1260.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
   36/70 = 36 × 36/70 × 36 = 1296/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   2/72 = 2 × 35/72 × 35 = 70/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/2520 + 70/2520 = 1296 + 70/2520 = 1366/2520
5. 1366/2520 simplified gives 683/1260
6. So, 36/70 + 2/72 = 683/1260

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