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Add 70/6 and 54/72

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 54/72

70/6 + 54/72 is 149/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   70/6 = 70 × 12/6 × 12 = 840/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/72 + 54/72 = 840 + 54/72 = 894/72
5. 894/72 simplified gives 149/12
6. So, 70/6 + 54/72 = 149/12
   In mixed form: 125/12

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