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Add 72/35 and 50/36

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

72/35 + 50/36 is 2171/630.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   72/35 = 72 × 36/35 × 36 = 2592/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   50/36 = 50 × 35/36 × 35 = 1750/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2592/1260 + 1750/1260 = 2592 + 1750/1260 = 4342/1260
5. 4342/1260 simplified gives 2171/630
6. So, 72/35 + 50/36 = 2171/630
   In mixed form: 3281/630

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