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Add 36/84 and 70/10

1^st number: 36/84, 2^nd number: 7 0/10

36/84 + 70/10 is 52/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 10 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 10 × 42 = 420,
   70/10 = 70 × 42/10 × 42 = 2940/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/420 + 2940/420 = 180 + 2940/420 = 3120/420
5. 3120/420 simplified gives 52/7
6. So, 36/84 + 70/10 = 52/7
   In mixed form: 73/7

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