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Add 70/10 and 60/72

1^st number: 7 0/10, 2^nd number: 60/72

70/10 + 60/72 is 47/6.

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,
   70/10 = 70 × 36/10 × 36 = 2520/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/360 + 300/360 = 2520 + 300/360 = 2820/360
5. 2820/360 simplified gives 47/6
6. So, 70/10 + 60/72 = 47/6
   In mixed form: 75/6

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