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Add 70/2 and 35/72

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 35/72

70/2 + 35/72 is 2555/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
   70/2 = 70 × 36/2 × 36 = 2520/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/72 + 35/72 = 2520 + 35/72 = 2555/72
5. So, 70/2 + 35/72 = 2555/72
   In mixed form: 3535/72

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