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Add 6/35 and 54/72

6/35 + 54/72 is 129/140.

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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,
   6/35 = 6 × 72/35 × 72 = 432/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   54/72 = 54 × 35/72 × 35 = 1890/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/2520 + 1890/2520 = 432 + 1890/2520 = 2322/2520
5. 2322/2520 simplified gives 129/140
6. So, 6/35 + 54/72 = 129/140

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