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Add 36/56 and 72/10

1^st number: 36/56, 2^nd number: 7 2/10

36/56 + 72/10 is 549/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   36/56 = 36 × 5/56 × 5 = 180/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   72/10 = 72 × 28/10 × 28 = 2016/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/280 + 2016/280 = 180 + 2016/280 = 2196/280
5. 2196/280 simplified gives 549/70
6. So, 36/56 + 72/10 = 549/70
   In mixed form: 759/70

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