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Add 36/70 and 70/20

1^st number: 36/70, 2^nd number: 3 10/20

36/70 + 70/20 is 281/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   36/70 = 36 × 2/70 × 2 = 72/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   70/20 = 70 × 7/20 × 7 = 490/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/140 + 490/140 = 72 + 490/140 = 562/140
5. 562/140 simplified gives 281/70
6. So, 36/70 + 70/20 = 281/70
   In mixed form: 41/70

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