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Add 70/15 and 81/72

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 1 9/72

70/15 + 81/72 is 139/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
   70/15 = 70 × 24/15 × 24 = 1680/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   81/72 = 81 × 5/72 × 5 = 405/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/360 + 405/360 = 1680 + 405/360 = 2085/360
5. 2085/360 simplified gives 139/24
6. So, 70/15 + 81/72 = 139/24
   In mixed form: 519/24

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