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Add 72/35 and 50/6

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 8 2/6

72/35 + 50/6 is 1091/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   72/35 = 72 × 6/35 × 6 = 432/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
   50/6 = 50 × 35/6 × 35 = 1750/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/210 + 1750/210 = 432 + 1750/210 = 2182/210
5. 2182/210 simplified gives 1091/105
6. So, 72/35 + 50/6 = 1091/105
   In mixed form: 1041/105

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