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Add 72/35 and 16/72

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 16/72

72/35 + 16/72 is 718/315.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
   72/35 = 72 × 72/35 × 72 = 5184/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   16/72 = 16 × 35/72 × 35 = 560/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5184/2520 + 560/2520 = 5184 + 560/2520 = 5744/2520
5. 5744/2520 simplified gives 718/315
6. So, 72/35 + 16/72 = 718/315
   In mixed form: 288/315

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