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Add 70/36 and 40/70

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 40/70

70/36 + 40/70 is 317/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   70/36 = 70 × 35/36 × 35 = 2450/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
   40/70 = 40 × 18/70 × 18 = 720/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/1260 + 720/1260 = 2450 + 720/1260 = 3170/1260
5. 3170/1260 simplified gives 317/126
6. So, 70/36 + 40/70 = 317/126
   In mixed form: 265/126

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