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Add 56/35 and 18/72

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 18/72

56/35 + 18/72 is 37/20.

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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,
   56/35 = 56 × 72/35 × 72 = 4032/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   18/72 = 18 × 35/72 × 35 = 630/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4032/2520 + 630/2520 = 4032 + 630/2520 = 4662/2520
5. 4662/2520 simplified gives 37/20
6. So, 56/35 + 18/72 = 37/20
   In mixed form: 117/20

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