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Add 25/3 and 35/72

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

25/3 + 35/72 is 635/72.

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,
   25/3 = 25 × 24/3 × 24 = 600/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/72 + 35/72 = 600 + 35/72 = 635/72
5. So, 25/3 + 35/72 = 635/72
   In mixed form: 859/72

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