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Add 70/5 and 75/36

1^st number: 14 0/5, 2^nd number: 2 3/36

70/5 + 75/36 is 193/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
   70/5 = 70 × 36/5 × 36 = 2520/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/180 + 375/180 = 2520 + 375/180 = 2895/180
5. 2895/180 simplified gives 193/12
6. So, 70/5 + 75/36 = 193/12
   In mixed form: 161/12

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