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Add 72/35 and 10/56

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 10/56

72/35 + 10/56 is 313/140.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   72/35 = 72 × 8/35 × 8 = 576/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/280 + 50/280 = 576 + 50/280 = 626/280
5. 626/280 simplified gives 313/140
6. So, 72/35 + 10/56 = 313/140
   In mixed form: 233/140

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