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Add 72/36 and 2/21

1^st number: 2 0/36, 2^nd number: 2/21

72/36 + 2/21 is 44/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 21 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   72/36 = 72 × 7/36 × 7 = 504/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
   2/21 = 2 × 12/21 × 12 = 24/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/252 + 24/252 = 504 + 24/252 = 528/252
5. 528/252 simplified gives 44/21
6. So, 72/36 + 2/21 = 44/21
   In mixed form: 22/21

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