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Add 80/70 and 30/72

1^st number: 1 10/70, 2^nd number: 30/72

80/70 + 30/72 is 131/84.

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,
   80/70 = 80 × 36/70 × 36 = 2880/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   30/72 = 30 × 35/72 × 35 = 1050/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2880/2520 + 1050/2520 = 2880 + 1050/2520 = 3930/2520
5. 3930/2520 simplified gives 131/84
6. So, 80/70 + 30/72 = 131/84
   In mixed form: 147/84

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