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Add 10/72 and 2/36

10/72 + 2/36 is 7/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   2/36 = 2 × 2/36 × 2 = 4/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/72 + 4/72 = 10 + 4/72 = 14/72
5. 14/72 simplified gives 7/36
6. So, 10/72 + 2/36 = 7/36

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