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Add 48/36 and 18/72

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 18/72

48/36 + 18/72 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   48/36 = 48 × 2/36 × 2 = 96/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   18/72 = 18 × 1/72 × 1 = 18/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/72 + 18/72 = 96 + 18/72 = 114/72
5. 114/72 simplified gives 19/12
6. So, 48/36 + 18/72 = 19/12
   In mixed form: 17/12

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