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Add 35/45 and 75/72

1^st number: 35/45, 2^nd number: 1 3/72

35/45 + 75/72 is 131/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   75/72 = 75 × 5/72 × 5 = 375/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/360 + 375/360 = 280 + 375/360 = 655/360
5. 655/360 simplified gives 131/72
6. So, 35/45 + 75/72 = 131/72
   In mixed form: 159/72

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