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Add 72/70 and 16/45

1^st number: 1 2/70, 2^nd number: 16/45

72/70 + 16/45 is 436/315.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   72/70 = 72 × 9/70 × 9 = 648/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   16/45 = 16 × 14/45 × 14 = 224/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/630 + 224/630 = 648 + 224/630 = 872/630
5. 872/630 simplified gives 436/315
6. So, 72/70 + 16/45 = 436/315
   In mixed form: 1121/315

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