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Add 80/3 and 35/72

1^st number: 26 2/3, 2^nd number: 35/72

80/3 + 35/72 is 1955/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
   80/3 = 80 × 24/3 × 24 = 1920/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1920/72 + 35/72 = 1920 + 35/72 = 1955/72
5. So, 80/3 + 35/72 = 1955/72
   In mixed form: 2711/72

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