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Add 35/72 and 84/48

1^st number: 35/72, 2^nd number: 1 36/48

35/72 + 84/48 is 161/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 48 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 48 × 3 = 144,
   84/48 = 84 × 3/48 × 3 = 252/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/144 + 252/144 = 70 + 252/144 = 322/144
5. 322/144 simplified gives 161/72
6. So, 35/72 + 84/48 = 161/72
   In mixed form: 217/72

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