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Add 72/4 and 63/35

1^st number: 18 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 28/35

72/4 + 63/35 is 99/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   72/4 = 72 × 35/4 × 35 = 2520/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   63/35 = 63 × 4/35 × 4 = 252/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/140 + 252/140 = 2520 + 252/140 = 2772/140
5. 2772/140 simplified gives 99/5
6. So, 72/4 + 63/35 = 99/5
   In mixed form: 194/5

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