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Add 49/35 and 8/72

1^st number: 1 14/35, 2^nd number: 8/72

49/35 + 8/72 is 68/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
   49/35 = 49 × 72/35 × 72 = 3528/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   8/72 = 8 × 35/72 × 35 = 280/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/2520 + 280/2520 = 3528 + 280/2520 = 3808/2520
5. 3808/2520 simplified gives 68/45
6. So, 49/35 + 8/72 = 68/45
   In mixed form: 123/45

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