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Add 72/3 and 35/70

1^st number: 24 0/3, 2^nd number: 35/70

72/3 + 35/70 is 49/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
   72/3 = 72 × 70/3 × 70 = 5040/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   35/70 = 35 × 3/70 × 3 = 105/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5040/210 + 105/210 = 5040 + 105/210 = 5145/210
5. 5145/210 simplified gives 49/2
6. So, 72/3 + 35/70 = 49/2
   In mixed form: 241/2

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