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Add 72/18 and 56/35

1^st number: 4 0/18, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

72/18 + 56/35 is 28/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   72/18 = 72 × 35/18 × 35 = 2520/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   56/35 = 56 × 18/35 × 18 = 1008/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/630 + 1008/630 = 2520 + 1008/630 = 3528/630
5. 3528/630 simplified gives 28/5
6. So, 72/18 + 56/35 = 28/5
   In mixed form: 53/5

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