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Add 70/72 and 50/20

1^st number: 70/72, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

70/72 + 50/20 is 125/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   50/20 = 50 × 18/20 × 18 = 900/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/360 + 900/360 = 350 + 900/360 = 1250/360
5. 1250/360 simplified gives 125/36
6. So, 70/72 + 50/20 = 125/36
   In mixed form: 317/36

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