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Add 70/25 and 60/36

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 1 24/36

70/25 + 60/36 is 67/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   70/25 = 70 × 36/25 × 36 = 2520/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   60/36 = 60 × 25/36 × 25 = 1500/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/900 + 1500/900 = 2520 + 1500/900 = 4020/900
5. 4020/900 simplified gives 67/15
6. So, 70/25 + 60/36 = 67/15
   In mixed form: 47/15

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