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Add 45/24 and 35/72

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 35/72

45/24 + 35/72 is 85/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   45/24 = 45 × 3/24 × 3 = 135/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/72 + 35/72 = 135 + 35/72 = 170/72
5. 170/72 simplified gives 85/36
6. So, 45/24 + 35/72 = 85/36
   In mixed form: 213/36

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