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Add 35/72 and 80/40

1^st number: 35/72, 2^nd number: 2 0/40

35/72 + 80/40 is 179/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   80/40 = 80 × 9/40 × 9 = 720/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/360 + 720/360 = 175 + 720/360 = 895/360
5. 895/360 simplified gives 179/72
6. So, 35/72 + 80/40 = 179/72
   In mixed form: 235/72

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