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Add 70/18 and 36/49

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 36/49

70/18 + 36/49 is 2039/441.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   70/18 = 70 × 49/18 × 49 = 3430/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   36/49 = 36 × 18/49 × 18 = 648/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/882 + 648/882 = 3430 + 648/882 = 4078/882
5. 4078/882 simplified gives 2039/441
6. So, 70/18 + 36/49 = 2039/441
   In mixed form: 4275/441

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