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Add 70/15 and 40/36

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

70/15 + 40/36 is 52/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
   70/15 = 70 × 12/15 × 12 = 840/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/180 + 200/180 = 840 + 200/180 = 1040/180
5. 1040/180 simplified gives 52/9
6. So, 70/15 + 40/36 = 52/9
   In mixed form: 57/9

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