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Add 70/21 and 40/36

1^st number: 3 7/21, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

70/21 + 40/36 is 40/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
   70/21 = 70 × 12/21 × 12 = 840/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   40/36 = 40 × 7/36 × 7 = 280/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/252 + 280/252 = 840 + 280/252 = 1120/252
5. 1120/252 simplified gives 40/9
6. So, 70/21 + 40/36 = 40/9
   In mixed form: 44/9

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