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Add 72/35 and 20/96

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 20/96

72/35 + 20/96 is 1903/840.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
   72/35 = 72 × 96/35 × 96 = 6912/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   20/96 = 20 × 35/96 × 35 = 700/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6912/3360 + 700/3360 = 6912 + 700/3360 = 7612/3360
5. 7612/3360 simplified gives 1903/840
6. So, 72/35 + 20/96 = 1903/840
   In mixed form: 2223/840

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