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Add 70/49 and 35/36

1^st number: 1 21/49, 2^nd number: 35/36

70/49 + 35/36 is 605/252.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   70/49 = 70 × 36/49 × 36 = 2520/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   35/36 = 35 × 49/36 × 49 = 1715/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/1764 + 1715/1764 = 2520 + 1715/1764 = 4235/1764
5. 4235/1764 simplified gives 605/252
6. So, 70/49 + 35/36 = 605/252
   In mixed form: 2101/252

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