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Add 35/72 and 63/49

1^st number: 35/72, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

35/72 + 63/49 is 893/504.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   35/72 = 35 × 49/72 × 49 = 1715/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
   63/49 = 63 × 72/49 × 72 = 4536/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1715/3528 + 4536/3528 = 1715 + 4536/3528 = 6251/3528
5. 6251/3528 simplified gives 893/504
6. So, 35/72 + 63/49 = 893/504
   In mixed form: 1389/504

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