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Add 49/72 and 70/20

1^st number: 49/72, 2^nd number: 3 10/20

49/72 + 70/20 is 301/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   70/20 = 70 × 18/20 × 18 = 1260/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/360 + 1260/360 = 245 + 1260/360 = 1505/360
5. 1505/360 simplified gives 301/72
6. So, 49/72 + 70/20 = 301/72
   In mixed form: 413/72

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