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Add 70/3 and 72/70

1^st number: 23 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 2/70

70/3 + 72/70 is 2558/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
   70/3 = 70 × 70/3 × 70 = 4900/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   72/70 = 72 × 3/70 × 3 = 216/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4900/210 + 216/210 = 4900 + 216/210 = 5116/210
5. 5116/210 simplified gives 2558/105
6. So, 70/3 + 72/70 = 2558/105
   In mixed form: 2438/105

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