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Add 35/25 and 56/72

1^st number: 1 10/25, 2^nd number: 56/72

35/25 + 56/72 is 98/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   35/25 = 35 × 72/25 × 72 = 2520/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   56/72 = 56 × 25/72 × 25 = 1400/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/1800 + 1400/1800 = 2520 + 1400/1800 = 3920/1800
5. 3920/1800 simplified gives 98/45
6. So, 35/25 + 56/72 = 98/45
   In mixed form: 28/45

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