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Add 25/72 and 70/5

1^st number: 25/72, 2^nd number: 14 0/5

25/72 + 70/5 is 1033/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 5 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 5 × 72 = 360,
   70/5 = 70 × 72/5 × 72 = 5040/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   125/360 + 5040/360 = 125 + 5040/360 = 5165/360
5. 5165/360 simplified gives 1033/72
6. So, 25/72 + 70/5 = 1033/72
   In mixed form: 1425/72

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