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Add 25/72 and 70/10

1^st number: 25/72, 2^nd number: 7 0/10

25/72 + 70/10 is 529/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   25/72 = 25 × 5/72 × 5 = 125/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   70/10 = 70 × 36/10 × 36 = 2520/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   125/360 + 2520/360 = 125 + 2520/360 = 2645/360
5. 2645/360 simplified gives 529/72
6. So, 25/72 + 70/10 = 529/72
   In mixed form: 725/72

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