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Add 72/2 and 42/36

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

72/2 + 42/36 is 223/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
   72/2 = 72 × 18/2 × 18 = 1296/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/36 + 42/36 = 1296 + 42/36 = 1338/36
5. 1338/36 simplified gives 223/6
6. So, 72/2 + 42/36 = 223/6
   In mixed form: 371/6

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