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Add 35/12 and 72/7

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 10 2/7

35/12 + 72/7 is 1109/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   35/12 = 35 × 7/12 × 7 = 245/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
   72/7 = 72 × 12/7 × 12 = 864/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/84 + 864/84 = 245 + 864/84 = 1109/84
5. So, 35/12 + 72/7 = 1109/84
   In mixed form: 1317/84

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