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Add 72/4 and 70/49

1^st number: 18 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 21/49

72/4 + 70/49 is 136/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   72/4 = 72 × 49/4 × 49 = 3528/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   70/49 = 70 × 4/49 × 4 = 280/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/196 + 280/196 = 3528 + 280/196 = 3808/196
5. 3808/196 simplified gives 136/7
6. So, 72/4 + 70/49 = 136/7
   In mixed form: 193/7

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