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Add 70/20 and 36/32

1^st number: 3 10/20, 2^nd number: 1 4/32

70/20 + 36/32 is 37/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   70/20 = 70 × 8/20 × 8 = 560/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/160 + 180/160 = 560 + 180/160 = 740/160
5. 740/160 simplified gives 37/8
6. So, 70/20 + 36/32 = 37/8
   In mixed form: 45/8

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