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Add 48/32 and 70/72

1^st number: 1 16/32, 2^nd number: 70/72

48/32 + 70/72 is 89/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   48/32 = 48 × 9/32 × 9 = 432/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   70/72 = 70 × 4/72 × 4 = 280/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/288 + 280/288 = 432 + 280/288 = 712/288
5. 712/288 simplified gives 89/36
6. So, 48/32 + 70/72 = 89/36
   In mixed form: 217/36

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