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Add 70/9 and 25/72

1^st number: 7 7/9, 2^nd number: 25/72

70/9 + 25/72 is 65/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   70/9 = 70 × 8/9 × 8 = 560/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   25/72 = 25 × 1/72 × 1 = 25/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/72 + 25/72 = 560 + 25/72 = 585/72
5. 585/72 simplified gives 65/8
6. So, 70/9 + 25/72 = 65/8
   In mixed form: 81/8

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