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Add 5/2 and 36/72

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

5/2 + 36/72 is 3/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
   5/2 = 5 × 36/2 × 36 = 180/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   36/72 = 36 × 1/72 × 1 = 36/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/72 + 36/72 = 180 + 36/72 = 216/72
5. 216/72 simplified gives 3/1
6. So, 5/2 + 36/72 = 3/1

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