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Add 16/72 and 28/36

16/72 + 28/36 is 1/1.

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,
   16/72 = 16 × 1/72 × 1 = 16/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   28/36 = 28 × 2/36 × 2 = 56/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/72 + 56/72 = 16 + 56/72 = 72/72
5. 72/72 simplified gives 1/1
6. So, 16/72 + 28/36 = 1/1

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