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Add 36/18 and 7/72

1^st number: 2 0/18, 2^nd number: 7/72

36/18 + 7/72 is 151/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   36/18 = 36 × 4/18 × 4 = 144/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/72 + 7/72 = 144 + 7/72 = 151/72
5. So, 36/18 + 7/72 = 151/72
   In mixed form: 27/72

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