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Add 72/3 and 35/84

1^st number: 24 0/3, 2^nd number: 35/84

72/3 + 35/84 is 293/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   72/3 = 72 × 28/3 × 28 = 2016/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   35/84 = 35 × 1/84 × 1 = 35/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/84 + 35/84 = 2016 + 35/84 = 2051/84
5. 2051/84 simplified gives 293/12
6. So, 72/3 + 35/84 = 293/12
   In mixed form: 245/12

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