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Add 36/70 and 54/75

36/70 + 54/75 is 216/175.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 75 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
   36/70 = 36 × 15/70 × 15 = 540/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   54/75 = 54 × 14/75 × 14 = 756/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/1050 + 756/1050 = 540 + 756/1050 = 1296/1050
5. 1296/1050 simplified gives 216/175
6. So, 36/70 + 54/75 = 216/175
   In mixed form: 141/175

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