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Add 72/2 and 70/63

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 7/63

72/2 + 70/63 is 334/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
   72/2 = 72 × 63/2 × 63 = 4536/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   70/63 = 70 × 2/63 × 2 = 140/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4536/126 + 140/126 = 4536 + 140/126 = 4676/126
5. 4676/126 simplified gives 334/9
6. So, 72/2 + 70/63 = 334/9
   In mixed form: 371/9

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