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Add 70/14 and 30/72

1^st number: 5 0/14, 2^nd number: 30/72

70/14 + 30/72 is 65/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
   70/14 = 70 × 36/14 × 36 = 2520/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   30/72 = 30 × 7/72 × 7 = 210/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/504 + 210/504 = 2520 + 210/504 = 2730/504
5. 2730/504 simplified gives 65/12
6. So, 70/14 + 30/72 = 65/12
   In mixed form: 55/12

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