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Add 8/35 and 25/72

8/35 + 25/72 is 1451/2520.

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,
   8/35 = 8 × 72/35 × 72 = 576/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   25/72 = 25 × 35/72 × 35 = 875/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/2520 + 875/2520 = 576 + 875/2520 = 1451/2520
5. So, 8/35 + 25/72 = 1451/2520

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