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Add 25/72 and 5/70

25/72 + 5/70 is 211/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    25/72 = 25 × 35/72 × 35 = 875/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
    5/70 = 5 × 36/70 × 36 = 180/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/2520 + 180/2520 = 875 + 180/2520 = 1055/2520
  5. 1055/2520 simplified gives 211/504
  6. So, 25/72 + 5/70 = 211/504

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