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Add 70/36 and 15/27

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 15/27

70/36 + 15/27 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   70/36 = 70 × 3/36 × 3 = 210/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   15/27 = 15 × 4/27 × 4 = 60/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/108 + 60/108 = 210 + 60/108 = 270/108
5. 270/108 simplified gives 5/2
6. So, 70/36 + 15/27 = 5/2
   In mixed form: 21/2

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