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Add 70/30 and 6/72

1^st number: 2 10/30, 2^nd number: 6/72

70/30 + 6/72 is 29/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   70/30 = 70 × 12/30 × 12 = 840/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/360 + 30/360 = 840 + 30/360 = 870/360
5. 870/360 simplified gives 29/12
6. So, 70/30 + 6/72 = 29/12
   In mixed form: 25/12

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