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Add 72/24 and 5/70

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 5/70

72/24 + 5/70 is 43/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   72/24 = 72 × 35/24 × 35 = 2520/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   5/70 = 5 × 12/70 × 12 = 60/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/840 + 60/840 = 2520 + 60/840 = 2580/840
5. 2580/840 simplified gives 43/14
6. So, 72/24 + 5/70 = 43/14
   In mixed form: 31/14

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