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Add 70/5 and 84/72

1^st number: 14 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 12/72

70/5 + 84/72 is 91/6.

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,
   84/72 = 84 × 5/72 × 5 = 420/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5040/360 + 420/360 = 5040 + 420/360 = 5460/360
5. 5460/360 simplified gives 91/6
6. So, 70/5 + 84/72 = 91/6
   In mixed form: 151/6

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