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Add 5/70 and 72/60

1^st number: 5/70, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

5/70 + 72/60 is 89/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   5/70 = 5 × 6/70 × 6 = 30/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   72/60 = 72 × 7/60 × 7 = 504/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/420 + 504/420 = 30 + 504/420 = 534/420
5. 534/420 simplified gives 89/70
6. So, 5/70 + 72/60 = 89/70
   In mixed form: 119/70

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