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Add 35/18 and 49/72

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 49/72

35/18 + 49/72 is 21/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   35/18 = 35 × 4/18 × 4 = 140/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/72 + 49/72 = 140 + 49/72 = 189/72
5. 189/72 simplified gives 21/8
6. So, 35/18 + 49/72 = 21/8
   In mixed form: 25/8

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