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Add 72/40 and 30/35

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 30/35

72/40 + 30/35 is 93/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   72/40 = 72 × 7/40 × 7 = 504/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   30/35 = 30 × 8/35 × 8 = 240/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/280 + 240/280 = 504 + 240/280 = 744/280
5. 744/280 simplified gives 93/35
6. So, 72/40 + 30/35 = 93/35
   In mixed form: 223/35

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