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Add 72/35 and 24/27

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 24/27

72/35 + 24/27 is 928/315.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   72/35 = 72 × 27/35 × 27 = 1944/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   24/27 = 24 × 35/27 × 35 = 840/945
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/945 + 840/945 = 1944 + 840/945 = 2784/945
5. 2784/945 simplified gives 928/315
6. So, 72/35 + 24/27 = 928/315
   In mixed form: 2298/315

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