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Add 72/25 and 70/54

1^st number: 2 22/25, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

72/25 + 70/54 is 2819/675.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
   72/25 = 72 × 54/25 × 54 = 3888/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   70/54 = 70 × 25/54 × 25 = 1750/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3888/1350 + 1750/1350 = 3888 + 1750/1350 = 5638/1350
5. 5638/1350 simplified gives 2819/675
6. So, 72/25 + 70/54 = 2819/675
   In mixed form: 4119/675

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