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Add 70/28 and 49/72

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 49/72

70/28 + 49/72 is 229/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   70/28 = 70 × 18/28 × 18 = 1260/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   49/72 = 49 × 7/72 × 7 = 343/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/504 + 343/504 = 1260 + 343/504 = 1603/504
5. 1603/504 simplified gives 229/72
6. So, 70/28 + 49/72 = 229/72
   In mixed form: 313/72

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