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Add 70/3 and 90/72

1^st number: 23 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 18/72

70/3 + 90/72 is 295/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
   70/3 = 70 × 24/3 × 24 = 1680/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   90/72 = 90 × 1/72 × 1 = 90/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/72 + 90/72 = 1680 + 90/72 = 1770/72
5. 1770/72 simplified gives 295/12
6. So, 70/3 + 90/72 = 295/12
   In mixed form: 247/12

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