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Add 36/28 and 72/49

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 1 23/49

36/28 + 72/49 is 135/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   36/28 = 36 × 7/28 × 7 = 252/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   72/49 = 72 × 4/49 × 4 = 288/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/196 + 288/196 = 252 + 288/196 = 540/196
5. 540/196 simplified gives 135/49
6. So, 36/28 + 72/49 = 135/49
   In mixed form: 237/49

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