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Add 27/72 and 54/35

1^st number: 27/72, 2^nd number: 1 19/35

27/72 + 54/35 is 537/280.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   27/72 = 27 × 35/72 × 35 = 945/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
   54/35 = 54 × 72/35 × 72 = 3888/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   945/2520 + 3888/2520 = 945 + 3888/2520 = 4833/2520
5. 4833/2520 simplified gives 537/280
6. So, 27/72 + 54/35 = 537/280
   In mixed form: 1257/280

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