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Add 70/60 and 72/40

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 1 32/40

70/60 + 72/40 is 89/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   70/60 = 70 × 2/60 × 2 = 140/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   72/40 = 72 × 3/40 × 3 = 216/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/120 + 216/120 = 140 + 216/120 = 356/120
5. 356/120 simplified gives 89/30
6. So, 70/60 + 72/40 = 89/30
   In mixed form: 229/30

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