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Add 2/72 and 80/35

1^st number: 2/72, 2^nd number: 2 10/35

2/72 + 80/35 is 583/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   2/72 = 2 × 35/72 × 35 = 70/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
   80/35 = 80 × 72/35 × 72 = 5760/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/2520 + 5760/2520 = 70 + 5760/2520 = 5830/2520
5. 5830/2520 simplified gives 583/252
6. So, 2/72 + 80/35 = 583/252
   In mixed form: 279/252

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