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Add 64/10 and 70/72

1^st number: 6 4/10, 2^nd number: 70/72

64/10 + 70/72 is 1327/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   64/10 = 64 × 36/10 × 36 = 2304/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2304/360 + 350/360 = 2304 + 350/360 = 2654/360
5. 2654/360 simplified gives 1327/180
6. So, 64/10 + 70/72 = 1327/180
   In mixed form: 767/180

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