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Add 35/72 and 72/32

1^st number: 35/72, 2^nd number: 2 8/32

35/72 + 72/32 is 197/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   35/72 = 35 × 4/72 × 4 = 140/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   72/32 = 72 × 9/32 × 9 = 648/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/288 + 648/288 = 140 + 648/288 = 788/288
5. 788/288 simplified gives 197/72
6. So, 35/72 + 72/32 = 197/72
   In mixed form: 253/72

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