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Add 81/36 and 2/70

1^st number: 2 9/36, 2^nd number: 2/70

81/36 + 2/70 is 319/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   81/36 = 81 × 35/36 × 35 = 2835/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
   2/70 = 2 × 18/70 × 18 = 36/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2835/1260 + 36/1260 = 2835 + 36/1260 = 2871/1260
5. 2871/1260 simplified gives 319/140
6. So, 81/36 + 2/70 = 319/140
   In mixed form: 239/140

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