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Add 36/84 and 6/70

36/84 + 6/70 is 18/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   36/84 = 36 × 5/84 × 5 = 180/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   6/70 = 6 × 6/70 × 6 = 36/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/420 + 36/420 = 180 + 36/420 = 216/420
5. 216/420 simplified gives 18/35
6. So, 36/84 + 6/70 = 18/35

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