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Add 96/36 and 27/70

1^st number: 2 24/36, 2^nd number: 27/70

96/36 + 27/70 is 641/210.

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,
   96/36 = 96 × 35/36 × 35 = 3360/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
   27/70 = 27 × 18/70 × 18 = 486/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/1260 + 486/1260 = 3360 + 486/1260 = 3846/1260
5. 3846/1260 simplified gives 641/210
6. So, 96/36 + 27/70 = 641/210
   In mixed form: 311/210

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