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Add 70/72 and 75/70

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

70/72 + 75/70 is 515/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   70/72 = 70 × 35/72 × 35 = 2450/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
   75/70 = 75 × 36/70 × 36 = 2700/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/2520 + 2700/2520 = 2450 + 2700/2520 = 5150/2520
5. 5150/2520 simplified gives 515/252
6. So, 70/72 + 75/70 = 515/252
   In mixed form: 211/252

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