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Add 36/75 and 70/10

1^st number: 36/75, 2^nd number: 7 0/10

36/75 + 70/10 is 187/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   36/75 = 36 × 2/75 × 2 = 72/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   70/10 = 70 × 15/10 × 15 = 1050/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/150 + 1050/150 = 72 + 1050/150 = 1122/150
5. 1122/150 simplified gives 187/25
6. So, 36/75 + 70/10 = 187/25
   In mixed form: 712/25

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