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Add 72/35 and 70/16

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 4 6/16

72/35 + 70/16 is 1801/280.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   72/35 = 72 × 16/35 × 16 = 1152/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   70/16 = 70 × 35/16 × 35 = 2450/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/560 + 2450/560 = 1152 + 2450/560 = 3602/560
5. 3602/560 simplified gives 1801/280
6. So, 72/35 + 70/16 = 1801/280
   In mixed form: 6121/280

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