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Add 72/28 and 35/4

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 8 3/4

72/28 + 35/4 is 317/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 4 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   72/28 = 72 × 1/28 × 1 = 72/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   35/4 = 35 × 7/4 × 7 = 245/28
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/28 + 245/28 = 72 + 245/28 = 317/28
5. So, 72/28 + 35/4 = 317/28
   In mixed form: 119/28

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