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Add 20/35 and 72/24

1^st number: 20/35, 2^nd number: 3 0/24

20/35 + 72/24 is 25/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   20/35 = 20 × 24/35 × 24 = 480/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   72/24 = 72 × 35/24 × 35 = 2520/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/840 + 2520/840 = 480 + 2520/840 = 3000/840
5. 3000/840 simplified gives 25/7
6. So, 20/35 + 72/24 = 25/7
   In mixed form: 34/7

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