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Add 70/5 and 75/72

1^st number: 14 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 3/72

70/5 + 75/72 is 361/24.

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,
   75/72 = 75 × 5/72 × 5 = 375/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5040/360 + 375/360 = 5040 + 375/360 = 5415/360
5. 5415/360 simplified gives 361/24
6. So, 70/5 + 75/72 = 361/24
   In mixed form: 151/24

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