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Add 2/9 and 72/35

1^st number: 2/9, 2^nd number: 2 2/35

2/9 + 72/35 is 718/315.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
   2/9 = 2 × 35/9 × 35 = 70/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   72/35 = 72 × 9/35 × 9 = 648/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/315 + 648/315 = 70 + 648/315 = 718/315
5. So, 2/9 + 72/35 = 718/315
   In mixed form: 288/315

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