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Add 72/8 and 54/35

1^st number: 9 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 19/35

72/8 + 54/35 is 369/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   72/8 = 72 × 35/8 × 35 = 2520/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   54/35 = 54 × 8/35 × 8 = 432/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/280 + 432/280 = 2520 + 432/280 = 2952/280
5. 2952/280 simplified gives 369/35
6. So, 72/8 + 54/35 = 369/35
   In mixed form: 1019/35

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