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Add 70/14 and 49/72

1^st number: 5 0/14, 2^nd number: 49/72

70/14 + 49/72 is 409/72.

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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,
   49/72 = 49 × 7/72 × 7 = 343/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/504 + 343/504 = 2520 + 343/504 = 2863/504
5. 2863/504 simplified gives 409/72
6. So, 70/14 + 49/72 = 409/72
   In mixed form: 549/72

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