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Add 70/35 and 7/72

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 7/72

70/35 + 7/72 is 151/72.

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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,
   70/35 = 70 × 72/35 × 72 = 5040/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   7/72 = 7 × 35/72 × 35 = 245/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5040/2520 + 245/2520 = 5040 + 245/2520 = 5285/2520
5. 5285/2520 simplified gives 151/72
6. So, 70/35 + 7/72 = 151/72
   In mixed form: 27/72

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