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Add 72/14 and 48/36

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 1 12/36

72/14 + 48/36 is 136/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
   72/14 = 72 × 18/14 × 18 = 1296/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   48/36 = 48 × 7/36 × 7 = 336/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/252 + 336/252 = 1296 + 336/252 = 1632/252
5. 1632/252 simplified gives 136/21
6. So, 72/14 + 48/36 = 136/21
   In mixed form: 610/21

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