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Add 70/10 and 75/36

1^st number: 7 0/10, 2^nd number: 2 3/36

70/10 + 75/36 is 109/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
   70/10 = 70 × 18/10 × 18 = 1260/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/180 + 375/180 = 1260 + 375/180 = 1635/180
5. 1635/180 simplified gives 109/12
6. So, 70/10 + 75/36 = 109/12
   In mixed form: 91/12

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