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Add 1/21 and 35/72

1/21 + 35/72 is 269/504.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
   1/21 = 1 × 24/21 × 24 = 24/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   35/72 = 35 × 7/72 × 7 = 245/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/504 + 245/504 = 24 + 245/504 = 269/504
5. So, 1/21 + 35/72 = 269/504

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