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Add 56/70 and 70/36

1^st number: 56/70, 2^nd number: 1 34/36

56/70 + 70/36 is 247/90.

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,
   56/70 = 56 × 18/70 × 18 = 1008/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   70/36 = 70 × 35/36 × 35 = 2450/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/1260 + 2450/1260 = 1008 + 2450/1260 = 3458/1260
5. 3458/1260 simplified gives 247/90
6. So, 56/70 + 70/36 = 247/90
   In mixed form: 267/90

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