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Add 35/2 and 54/72

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 54/72

35/2 + 54/72 is 73/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
   35/2 = 35 × 36/2 × 36 = 1260/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/72 + 54/72 = 1260 + 54/72 = 1314/72
5. 1314/72 simplified gives 73/4
6. So, 35/2 + 54/72 = 73/4
   In mixed form: 181/4

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