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Add 25/72 and 70/25

1^st number: 25/72, 2^nd number: 2 20/25

25/72 + 70/25 is 1133/360.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   25/72 = 25 × 25/72 × 25 = 625/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   70/25 = 70 × 72/25 × 72 = 5040/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   625/1800 + 5040/1800 = 625 + 5040/1800 = 5665/1800
5. 5665/1800 simplified gives 1133/360
6. So, 25/72 + 70/25 = 1133/360
   In mixed form: 353/360

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