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Add 45/36 and 72/35

1^st number: 1 9/36, 2^nd number: 2 2/35

45/36 + 72/35 is 463/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   45/36 = 45 × 35/36 × 35 = 1575/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   72/35 = 72 × 36/35 × 36 = 2592/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/1260 + 2592/1260 = 1575 + 2592/1260 = 4167/1260
5. 4167/1260 simplified gives 463/140
6. So, 45/36 + 72/35 = 463/140
   In mixed form: 343/140

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