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Add 70/7 and 49/72

1^st number: 10 0/7, 2^nd number: 49/72

70/7 + 49/72 is 769/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
   70/7 = 70 × 72/7 × 72 = 5040/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   49/72 = 49 × 7/72 × 7 = 343/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5040/504 + 343/504 = 5040 + 343/504 = 5383/504
5. 5383/504 simplified gives 769/72
6. So, 70/7 + 49/72 = 769/72
   In mixed form: 1049/72

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