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Add 36/72 and 72/7

1^st number: 36/72, 2^nd number: 10 2/7

36/72 + 72/7 is 151/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 7 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   36/72 = 36 × 7/72 × 7 = 252/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
   72/7 = 72 × 72/7 × 72 = 5184/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/504 + 5184/504 = 252 + 5184/504 = 5436/504
5. 5436/504 simplified gives 151/14
6. So, 36/72 + 72/7 = 151/14
   In mixed form: 1011/14

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