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Add 70/72 and 50/3

1^st number: 70/72, 2^nd number: 16 2/3

70/72 + 50/3 is 635/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 3 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 3 × 24 = 72,
   50/3 = 50 × 24/3 × 24 = 1200/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/72 + 1200/72 = 70 + 1200/72 = 1270/72
5. 1270/72 simplified gives 635/36
6. So, 70/72 + 50/3 = 635/36
   In mixed form: 1723/36

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