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Add 72/36 and 24/49

1^st number: 2 0/36, 2^nd number: 24/49

72/36 + 24/49 is 122/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   72/36 = 72 × 49/36 × 49 = 3528/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   24/49 = 24 × 36/49 × 36 = 864/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/1764 + 864/1764 = 3528 + 864/1764 = 4392/1764
5. 4392/1764 simplified gives 122/49
6. So, 72/36 + 24/49 = 122/49
   In mixed form: 224/49

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