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Add 70/2 and 72/75

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 72/75

70/2 + 72/75 is 899/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
   70/2 = 70 × 75/2 × 75 = 5250/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   72/75 = 72 × 2/75 × 2 = 144/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5250/150 + 144/150 = 5250 + 144/150 = 5394/150
5. 5394/150 simplified gives 899/25
6. So, 70/2 + 72/75 = 899/25
   In mixed form: 3524/25

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