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Add 72/2 and 35/90

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 35/90

72/2 + 35/90 is 655/18.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
   72/2 = 72 × 45/2 × 45 = 3240/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3240/90 + 35/90 = 3240 + 35/90 = 3275/90
5. 3275/90 simplified gives 655/18
6. So, 72/2 + 35/90 = 655/18
   In mixed form: 367/18

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