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Add 70/49 and 42/36

1^st number: 1 21/49, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

70/49 + 42/36 is 109/42.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   42/36 = 42 × 49/36 × 49 = 2058/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/1764 + 2058/1764 = 2520 + 2058/1764 = 4578/1764
5. 4578/1764 simplified gives 109/42
6. So, 70/49 + 42/36 = 109/42
   In mixed form: 225/42

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