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Add 70/36 and 35/54

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 35/54

70/36 + 35/54 is 70/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 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 54 × 2 = 108,
   35/54 = 35 × 2/54 × 2 = 70/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/108 + 70/108 = 210 + 70/108 = 280/108
5. 280/108 simplified gives 70/27
6. So, 70/36 + 35/54 = 70/27
   In mixed form: 216/27

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