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Add 72/27 and 35/70

1^st number: 2 18/27, 2^nd number: 35/70

72/27 + 35/70 is 19/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
   72/27 = 72 × 70/27 × 70 = 5040/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   35/70 = 35 × 27/70 × 27 = 945/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5040/1890 + 945/1890 = 5040 + 945/1890 = 5985/1890
5. 5985/1890 simplified gives 19/6
6. So, 72/27 + 35/70 = 19/6
   In mixed form: 31/6

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