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Add 70/63 and 36/32

1^st number: 1 7/63, 2^nd number: 1 4/32

70/63 + 36/32 is 161/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 32 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   70/63 = 70 × 32/63 × 32 = 2240/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
   36/32 = 36 × 63/32 × 63 = 2268/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/2016 + 2268/2016 = 2240 + 2268/2016 = 4508/2016
5. 4508/2016 simplified gives 161/72
6. So, 70/63 + 36/32 = 161/72
   In mixed form: 217/72

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