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Add 36/72 and 63/25

1^st number: 36/72, 2^nd number: 2 13/25

36/72 + 63/25 is 151/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   36/72 = 36 × 25/72 × 25 = 900/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   63/25 = 63 × 72/25 × 72 = 4536/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/1800 + 4536/1800 = 900 + 4536/1800 = 5436/1800
5. 5436/1800 simplified gives 151/50
6. So, 36/72 + 63/25 = 151/50
   In mixed form: 31/50

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