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Add 75/24 and 70/36

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 1 34/36

75/24 + 70/36 is 365/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   75/24 = 75 × 3/24 × 3 = 225/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   70/36 = 70 × 2/36 × 2 = 140/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/72 + 140/72 = 225 + 140/72 = 365/72
5. So, 75/24 + 70/36 = 365/72
   In mixed form: 55/72

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