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Add 70/60 and 42/72

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 42/72

70/60 + 42/72 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   70/60 = 70 × 6/60 × 6 = 420/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/360 + 210/360 = 420 + 210/360 = 630/360
5. 630/360 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 70/60 + 42/72 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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