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Add 54/6 and 70/72

1^st number: 9 0/6, 2^nd number: 70/72

54/6 + 70/72 is 359/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   54/6 = 54 × 12/6 × 12 = 648/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   70/72 = 70 × 1/72 × 1 = 70/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/72 + 70/72 = 648 + 70/72 = 718/72
5. 718/72 simplified gives 359/36
6. So, 54/6 + 70/72 = 359/36
   In mixed form: 935/36

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