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Add 35/9 and 27/72

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 27/72

35/9 + 27/72 is 307/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   35/9 = 35 × 8/9 × 8 = 280/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/72 + 27/72 = 280 + 27/72 = 307/72
5. So, 35/9 + 27/72 = 307/72
   In mixed form: 419/72

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