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Add 72/35 and 24/54

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 24/54

72/35 + 24/54 is 788/315.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   72/35 = 72 × 54/35 × 54 = 3888/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   24/54 = 24 × 35/54 × 35 = 840/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3888/1890 + 840/1890 = 3888 + 840/1890 = 4728/1890
5. 4728/1890 simplified gives 788/315
6. So, 72/35 + 24/54 = 788/315
   In mixed form: 2158/315

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