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Add 35/72 and 7/24

35/72 + 7/24 is 7/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   7/24 = 7 × 3/24 × 3 = 21/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/72 + 21/72 = 35 + 21/72 = 56/72
5. 56/72 simplified gives 7/9
6. So, 35/72 + 7/24 = 7/9

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