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Add 72/35 and 20/24

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 20/24

72/35 + 20/24 is 607/210.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   72/35 = 72 × 24/35 × 24 = 1728/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   20/24 = 20 × 35/24 × 35 = 700/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1728/840 + 700/840 = 1728 + 700/840 = 2428/840
5. 2428/840 simplified gives 607/210
6. So, 72/35 + 20/24 = 607/210
   In mixed form: 2187/210

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