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Add 35/56 and 72/10

1^st number: 35/56, 2^nd number: 7 2/10

35/56 + 72/10 is 313/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   72/10 = 72 × 28/10 × 28 = 2016/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/280 + 2016/280 = 175 + 2016/280 = 2191/280
5. 2191/280 simplified gives 313/40
6. So, 35/56 + 72/10 = 313/40
   In mixed form: 733/40

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