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Add 70/28 and 75/36

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 2 3/36

70/28 + 75/36 is 55/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   70/28 = 70 × 9/28 × 9 = 630/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   75/36 = 75 × 7/36 × 7 = 525/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/252 + 525/252 = 630 + 525/252 = 1155/252
5. 1155/252 simplified gives 55/12
6. So, 70/28 + 75/36 = 55/12
   In mixed form: 47/12

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