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Add 72/70 and 2/36

1^st number: 1 2/70, 2^nd number: 2/36

72/70 + 2/36 is 683/630.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
   72/70 = 72 × 18/70 × 18 = 1296/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   2/36 = 2 × 35/36 × 35 = 70/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/1260 + 70/1260 = 1296 + 70/1260 = 1366/1260
5. 1366/1260 simplified gives 683/630
6. So, 72/70 + 2/36 = 683/630
   In mixed form: 153/630

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