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Add 60/9 and 70/72

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

60/9 + 70/72 is 275/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   60/9 = 60 × 8/9 × 8 = 480/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   70/72 = 70 × 1/72 × 1 = 70/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/72 + 70/72 = 480 + 70/72 = 550/72
5. 550/72 simplified gives 275/36
6. So, 60/9 + 70/72 = 275/36
   In mixed form: 723/36

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