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Add 35/72 and 72/16

1^st number: 35/72, 2^nd number: 4 8/16

35/72 + 72/16 is 359/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   35/72 = 35 × 2/72 × 2 = 70/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   72/16 = 72 × 9/16 × 9 = 648/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/144 + 648/144 = 70 + 648/144 = 718/144
5. 718/144 simplified gives 359/72
6. So, 35/72 + 72/16 = 359/72
   In mixed form: 471/72

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