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Add 70/36 and 70/24

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

70/36 + 70/24 is 175/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   70/36 = 70 × 2/36 × 2 = 140/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   70/24 = 70 × 3/24 × 3 = 210/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/72 + 210/72 = 140 + 210/72 = 350/72
5. 350/72 simplified gives 175/36
6. So, 70/36 + 70/24 = 175/36
   In mixed form: 431/36

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