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Add 72/49 and 25/70

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 25/70

72/49 + 25/70 is 179/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 70 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
   72/49 = 72 × 10/49 × 10 = 720/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
   25/70 = 25 × 7/70 × 7 = 175/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/490 + 175/490 = 720 + 175/490 = 895/490
5. 895/490 simplified gives 179/98
6. So, 72/49 + 25/70 = 179/98
   In mixed form: 181/98

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