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Add 70/72 and 35/4

1^st number: 70/72, 2^nd number: 8 3/4

70/72 + 35/4 is 175/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 4 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   70/72 = 70 × 1/72 × 1 = 70/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
   35/4 = 35 × 18/4 × 18 = 630/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/72 + 630/72 = 70 + 630/72 = 700/72
5. 700/72 simplified gives 175/18
6. So, 70/72 + 35/4 = 175/18
   In mixed form: 913/18

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