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Add 15/72 and 70/9

1^st number: 15/72, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

15/72 + 70/9 is 575/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   70/9 = 70 × 8/9 × 8 = 560/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/72 + 560/72 = 15 + 560/72 = 575/72
5. So, 15/72 + 70/9 = 575/72
   In mixed form: 771/72

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