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Add 35/32 and 30/72

1^st number: 1 3/32, 2^nd number: 30/72

35/32 + 30/72 is 145/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   35/32 = 35 × 9/32 × 9 = 315/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   30/72 = 30 × 4/72 × 4 = 120/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/288 + 120/288 = 315 + 120/288 = 435/288
5. 435/288 simplified gives 145/96
6. So, 35/32 + 30/72 = 145/96
   In mixed form: 149/96

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