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Add 54/36 and 20/70

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 20/70

54/36 + 20/70 is 25/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   54/36 = 54 × 35/36 × 35 = 1890/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
   20/70 = 20 × 18/70 × 18 = 360/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/1260 + 360/1260 = 1890 + 360/1260 = 2250/1260
5. 2250/1260 simplified gives 25/14
6. So, 54/36 + 20/70 = 25/14
   In mixed form: 111/14

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