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Add 24/3 and 35/72

1^st number: 8 0/3, 2^nd number: 35/72

24/3 + 35/72 is 611/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
   24/3 = 24 × 24/3 × 24 = 576/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/72 + 35/72 = 576 + 35/72 = 611/72
5. So, 24/3 + 35/72 = 611/72
   In mixed form: 835/72

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