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Add 72/9 and 40/70

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 40/70

72/9 + 40/70 is 60/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
   72/9 = 72 × 70/9 × 70 = 5040/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   40/70 = 40 × 9/70 × 9 = 360/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5040/630 + 360/630 = 5040 + 360/630 = 5400/630
5. 5400/630 simplified gives 60/7
6. So, 72/9 + 40/70 = 60/7
   In mixed form: 84/7

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