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Add 72/35 and 3/81

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 3/81

72/35 + 3/81 is 1979/945.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
   72/35 = 72 × 81/35 × 81 = 5832/2835
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
   3/81 = 3 × 35/81 × 35 = 105/2835
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5832/2835 + 105/2835 = 5832 + 105/2835 = 5937/2835
5. 5937/2835 simplified gives 1979/945
6. So, 72/35 + 3/81 = 1979/945
   In mixed form: 289/945

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