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Add 36/28 and 15/72

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 15/72

36/28 + 15/72 is 251/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   36/28 = 36 × 18/28 × 18 = 648/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   15/72 = 15 × 7/72 × 7 = 105/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/504 + 105/504 = 648 + 105/504 = 753/504
5. 753/504 simplified gives 251/168
6. So, 36/28 + 15/72 = 251/168
   In mixed form: 183/168

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