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Add 72/70 and 56/9

1^st number: 1 2/70, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

72/70 + 56/9 is 2284/315.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 9 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 9 × 70 = 630,
   56/9 = 56 × 70/9 × 70 = 3920/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/630 + 3920/630 = 648 + 3920/630 = 4568/630
5. 4568/630 simplified gives 2284/315
6. So, 72/70 + 56/9 = 2284/315
   In mixed form: 779/315

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