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Add 36/70 and 60/54

1^st number: 36/70, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

36/70 + 60/54 is 512/315.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   36/70 = 36 × 27/70 × 27 = 972/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   60/54 = 60 × 35/54 × 35 = 2100/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   972/1890 + 2100/1890 = 972 + 2100/1890 = 3072/1890
5. 3072/1890 simplified gives 512/315
6. So, 36/70 + 60/54 = 512/315
   In mixed form: 1197/315

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