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Add 72/35 and 3/49

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 3/49

72/35 + 3/49 is 519/245.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
   72/35 = 72 × 7/35 × 7 = 504/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   3/49 = 3 × 5/49 × 5 = 15/245
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/245 + 15/245 = 504 + 15/245 = 519/245
5. So, 72/35 + 3/49 = 519/245
   In mixed form: 229/245

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