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Add 72/35 and 24/90

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 24/90

72/35 + 24/90 is 244/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   72/35 = 72 × 18/35 × 18 = 1296/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   24/90 = 24 × 7/90 × 7 = 168/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/630 + 168/630 = 1296 + 168/630 = 1464/630
5. 1464/630 simplified gives 244/105
6. So, 72/35 + 24/90 = 244/105
   In mixed form: 234/105

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