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Add 72/35 and 8/54

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 8/54

72/35 + 8/54 is 2084/945.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   72/35 = 72 × 54/35 × 54 = 3888/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   8/54 = 8 × 35/54 × 35 = 280/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3888/1890 + 280/1890 = 3888 + 280/1890 = 4168/1890
5. 4168/1890 simplified gives 2084/945
6. So, 72/35 + 8/54 = 2084/945
   In mixed form: 2194/945

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