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Add 75/35 and 10/72

1^st number: 2 5/35, 2^nd number: 10/72

75/35 + 10/72 is 575/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
   75/35 = 75 × 72/35 × 72 = 5400/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   10/72 = 10 × 35/72 × 35 = 350/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5400/2520 + 350/2520 = 5400 + 350/2520 = 5750/2520
5. 5750/2520 simplified gives 575/252
6. So, 75/35 + 10/72 = 575/252
   In mixed form: 271/252

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