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Add 72/30 and 6/70

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 6/70

72/30 + 6/70 is 87/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   72/30 = 72 × 7/30 × 7 = 504/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/210 + 18/210 = 504 + 18/210 = 522/210
5. 522/210 simplified gives 87/35
6. So, 72/30 + 6/70 = 87/35
   In mixed form: 217/35

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