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Add 45/70 and 70/36

1^st number: 45/70, 2^nd number: 1 34/36

45/70 + 70/36 is 163/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
   45/70 = 45 × 18/70 × 18 = 810/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   70/36 = 70 × 35/36 × 35 = 2450/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   810/1260 + 2450/1260 = 810 + 2450/1260 = 3260/1260
5. 3260/1260 simplified gives 163/63
6. So, 45/70 + 70/36 = 163/63
   In mixed form: 237/63

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