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Add 70/36 and 72/32

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 2 8/32

70/36 + 72/32 is 151/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   70/36 = 70 × 8/36 × 8 = 560/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   72/32 = 72 × 9/32 × 9 = 648/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/288 + 648/288 = 560 + 648/288 = 1208/288
5. 1208/288 simplified gives 151/36
6. So, 70/36 + 72/32 = 151/36
   In mixed form: 47/36

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