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Add 72/75 and 70/36

1^st number: 72/75, 2^nd number: 1 34/36

72/75 + 70/36 is 1307/450.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   72/75 = 72 × 12/75 × 12 = 864/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   70/36 = 70 × 25/36 × 25 = 1750/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/900 + 1750/900 = 864 + 1750/900 = 2614/900
5. 2614/900 simplified gives 1307/450
6. So, 72/75 + 70/36 = 1307/450
   In mixed form: 2407/450

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