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Add 36/54 and 72/49

1^st number: 36/54, 2^nd number: 1 23/49

36/54 + 72/49 is 314/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   36/54 = 36 × 49/54 × 49 = 1764/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
   72/49 = 72 × 54/49 × 54 = 3888/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1764/2646 + 3888/2646 = 1764 + 3888/2646 = 5652/2646
5. 5652/2646 simplified gives 314/147
6. So, 36/54 + 72/49 = 314/147
   In mixed form: 220/147

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