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Add 36/70 and 56/18

1^st number: 36/70, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

36/70 + 56/18 is 1142/315.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 18 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   36/70 = 36 × 9/70 × 9 = 324/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   56/18 = 56 × 35/18 × 35 = 1960/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/630 + 1960/630 = 324 + 1960/630 = 2284/630
5. 2284/630 simplified gives 1142/315
6. So, 36/70 + 56/18 = 1142/315
   In mixed form: 3197/315

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