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Add 70/5 and 60/72

1^st number: 14 0/5, 2^nd number: 60/72

70/5 + 60/72 is 89/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
   70/5 = 70 × 72/5 × 72 = 5040/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5040/360 + 300/360 = 5040 + 300/360 = 5340/360
5. 5340/360 simplified gives 89/6
6. So, 70/5 + 60/72 = 89/6
   In mixed form: 145/6

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