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Add 72/35 and 16/36

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 16/36

72/35 + 16/36 is 788/315.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   72/35 = 72 × 36/35 × 36 = 2592/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   16/36 = 16 × 35/36 × 35 = 560/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2592/1260 + 560/1260 = 2592 + 560/1260 = 3152/1260
5. 3152/1260 simplified gives 788/315
6. So, 72/35 + 16/36 = 788/315
   In mixed form: 2158/315

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