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Add 72/36 and 6/35

1^st number: 2 0/36, 2^nd number: 6/35

72/36 + 6/35 is 76/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   72/36 = 72 × 35/36 × 35 = 2520/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   6/35 = 6 × 36/35 × 36 = 216/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/1260 + 216/1260 = 2520 + 216/1260 = 2736/1260
5. 2736/1260 simplified gives 76/35
6. So, 72/36 + 6/35 = 76/35
   In mixed form: 26/35

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