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Add 6/2 and 7/72

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 7/72

6/2 + 7/72 is 223/72.

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,
   6/2 = 6 × 36/2 × 36 = 216/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/72 + 7/72 = 216 + 7/72 = 223/72
5. So, 6/2 + 7/72 = 223/72
   In mixed form: 37/72

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