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Add 36/4 and 1/72

1^st number: 9 0/4, 2^nd number: 1/72

36/4 + 1/72 is 649/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
   36/4 = 36 × 18/4 × 18 = 648/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/72 + 1/72 = 648 + 1/72 = 649/72
5. So, 36/4 + 1/72 = 649/72
   In mixed form: 91/72

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