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Add 70/36 and 70/20

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 3 10/20

70/36 + 70/20 is 49/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   70/20 = 70 × 9/20 × 9 = 630/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/180 + 630/180 = 350 + 630/180 = 980/180
5. 980/180 simplified gives 49/9
6. So, 70/36 + 70/20 = 49/9
   In mixed form: 54/9

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