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Add 35/5 and 63/72

1^st number: 7 0/5, 2^nd number: 63/72

35/5 + 63/72 is 63/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
   35/5 = 35 × 72/5 × 72 = 2520/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   63/72 = 63 × 5/72 × 5 = 315/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/360 + 315/360 = 2520 + 315/360 = 2835/360
5. 2835/360 simplified gives 63/8
6. So, 35/5 + 63/72 = 63/8
   In mixed form: 77/8

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