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Add 70/36 and 56/84

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 56/84

70/36 + 56/84 is 47/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   70/36 = 70 × 7/36 × 7 = 490/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   56/84 = 56 × 3/84 × 3 = 168/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/252 + 168/252 = 490 + 168/252 = 658/252
5. 658/252 simplified gives 47/18
6. So, 70/36 + 56/84 = 47/18
   In mixed form: 211/18

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