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Add 70/72 and 72/14

1^st number: 70/72, 2^nd number: 5 2/14

70/72 + 72/14 is 1541/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 14 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   70/72 = 70 × 7/72 × 7 = 490/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
   72/14 = 72 × 36/14 × 36 = 2592/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/504 + 2592/504 = 490 + 2592/504 = 3082/504
5. 3082/504 simplified gives 1541/252
6. So, 70/72 + 72/14 = 1541/252
   In mixed form: 629/252

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