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Add 24/35 and 7/72

24/35 + 7/72 is 1973/2520.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
   24/35 = 24 × 72/35 × 72 = 1728/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   7/72 = 7 × 35/72 × 35 = 245/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1728/2520 + 245/2520 = 1728 + 245/2520 = 1973/2520
5. So, 24/35 + 7/72 = 1973/2520

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