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Add 49/36 and 54/72

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 54/72

49/36 + 54/72 is 19/9.

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,
   49/36 = 49 × 2/36 × 2 = 98/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/72 + 54/72 = 98 + 54/72 = 152/72
5. 152/72 simplified gives 19/9
6. So, 49/36 + 54/72 = 19/9
   In mixed form: 21/9

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