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Add 70/25 and 36/72

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 36/72

70/25 + 36/72 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   70/25 = 70 × 72/25 × 72 = 5040/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   36/72 = 36 × 25/72 × 25 = 900/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5040/1800 + 900/1800 = 5040 + 900/1800 = 5940/1800
5. 5940/1800 simplified gives 33/10
6. So, 70/25 + 36/72 = 33/10
   In mixed form: 33/10

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