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Add 35/2 and 72/45

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 27/45

35/2 + 72/45 is 191/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
   35/2 = 35 × 45/2 × 45 = 1575/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   72/45 = 72 × 2/45 × 2 = 144/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/90 + 144/90 = 1575 + 144/90 = 1719/90
5. 1719/90 simplified gives 191/10
6. So, 35/2 + 72/45 = 191/10
   In mixed form: 191/10

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