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Add 80/32 and 70/72

1^st number: 2 16/32, 2^nd number: 70/72

80/32 + 70/72 is 125/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   80/32 = 80 × 9/32 × 9 = 720/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   70/72 = 70 × 4/72 × 4 = 280/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/288 + 280/288 = 720 + 280/288 = 1000/288
5. 1000/288 simplified gives 125/36
6. So, 80/32 + 70/72 = 125/36
   In mixed form: 317/36

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