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Add 72/70 and 8/72

1^st number: 1 2/70, 2^nd number: 8/72

72/70 + 8/72 is 359/315.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
   72/70 = 72 × 36/70 × 36 = 2592/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   8/72 = 8 × 35/72 × 35 = 280/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2592/2520 + 280/2520 = 2592 + 280/2520 = 2872/2520
5. 2872/2520 simplified gives 359/315
6. So, 72/70 + 8/72 = 359/315
   In mixed form: 144/315

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